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Final Respects Paid To Police Dog Drago

State police lost a star police dog in Drago to medical complications on July 4.

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Canine Drago's vest and leash Tuesday were placed at the sign of the new canine obstacle and training course as a last testament to the late police dog.
Canine Drago's vest and leash Tuesday were placed at the sign of the new canine obstacle and training course as a last testament to the late police dog. (CSP)

TOLLAND, CT — On Tuesday, state police and well-wishers said their final farewells to canine officer Drago.

A group gathered at the CSP's Troop C barracks, where Drago was stationed with his handler, Trooper First Class Kyle Kaelberer.

Drago died on July 4 because of medical complications.

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Drago's vest and leash were placed at the sign of the new canine obstacle and training course, which he, Kaelberer and a local Eagle Scout helped design.

Drago with his handler, Trooper First Class Kyle Kaelberer. (Chris Dehnel/Patch)

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