Name: K9 Sam
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Gender: Male
Age: 2
EOW: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
State: South Carolina
Incident Details:
K9 Sam succumbed to heat stroke after suffering a medical emergency while training.
Temperatures were registering over 100 degrees in the shade. As soon as K9 Sam exhibited signs of stress, he was rushed to the vet.
About K9 Sam:
K9 Sam had served with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for about six months.
Cause Of Death: Heatstroke
Tour: N/A
Incident Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Offender: N/A