Orange County

Orange County K9 deputy Boone dies of cancer

K9 Boone After a career of sniffing out bad guys and missing persons, Orange County K9 Deputy Boone’s watch ended last week after a battle with cancer. (Orange County Sheriff's Office)

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — After a career of sniffing out bad guys and missing persons, Orange County K9 Deputy Boone’s watch ended last week after a battle with cancer.

Boone the bloodhound served the sheriff’s office for six years before retiring at age 7 last year.

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Deputies said Boone was diagnosed with cancer in November 2020, but continued to work tracking down felony suspects and missing persons during his treatment.

“Thank you for your service, K9 Boone,” deputies said in a tweet memorializing his passing.

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Sarah Wilson

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Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.

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