BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Erie County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of K9 Uma.
According to the sheriff's office, K9 Uma had an aggressive form of cancer and spent her last few hours with her handler, Deputy Reeves.
K9 Uma was 10 years old and spent the last few years as a Cadaver Detection K9. Before that K9 Uma spent several years as a search and rescue dog with handler Linda Sherry.
K9 Uma EOW 4/3/2023
— Erie County Sheriff (@ECSONY1) April 4, 2023
With profound sadness, the ECSO announces the passing of Cadaver Detection K9 Uma after her battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Her handler, Deputy Reeves, spent the past few hours with her last night before she passed.
Uma was 10 years old. pic.twitter.com/gCdHoaQ3YJ