United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, May 2, 2022
Add to My HeroesMina
K9 Mina succumbed to a rattlesnake bite sustained the previous day while she and her handler were searching for a group of illegal aliens along the railroad tracks near the intersection of Carriers Drive and I-35 Frontage Road in Laredo, Texas.
She was walking in and out of tall grass when she sustained two bites from a rattlesnake. She was transported to an emergency veterinarian where she passed away the following morning.
K9 Mina had served with the United States Border Patrol for four years.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Female
- Age 5
- Tour 4 years
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
- Incident Date Sunday, May 1, 2022
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsWe honor K9 Mina for her work and service protecting our nation's border. Thank you, K9 Mina. Rest easy, girl.
Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.
July 29, 2022
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