Alpharetta police K9 dies unexpectedly during teeth cleaning

NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The Alpharetta police department is mourning the death of a beloved K9 officer.

K9 Karlo was getting his teeth cleaned this week when he unexpectedly fell ill. The doctor’s office did everything they could to save Karlo but he did not survive.

Police said Karlo had an allergic reaction to the anesthesia.

The police department shared pictures of Karlo and his handler, Lt. Splawn, on Facebook. Hundreds of people left their condolences on the Facebook post.

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