Retired Cherokee County K9 dies, comforted by handler on his side

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga — A retired police dog died Saturday in Cherokee County died on Friday morning.

Police said K-9 officer Yoda passed away with his former handler, Deputy Stark by his side.

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Yoda was a dual-purpose Belgian Malinois.

He served and protected the citizens of Cherokee County for eight years, according to police.

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He retired in 2018 and has since lived with Stark and his family.

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