He simply knew that danger was approaching his team.
And he reacted.
That instinctive decision changed the outcome of the entire attack.
But once the fighting stopped, the soldiers suddenly faced another crisis.
Their K9 was fighting for his own life.
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The Battle to Save the Dog Who Saved Them
The dog’s condition was critical.
The blast had taken his left eye.
One ear had suffered serious damage.
His jaw had been shattered.
Veterinary teams faced the enormous challenge of treating wounds that could easily have been fatal.
Military working dogs receive specialized medical care because their injuries can resemble the complex battlefield trauma suffered by human soldiers.
The K9 was rushed for emergency treatment.
Surgeons worked to stabilize him.
His damaged jaw required extensive attention.
His other wounds had to be cleaned and repaired.
There were concerns about infection, pain and whether he would ever recover enough to live comfortably again.
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