Police dog missing after being startled by deer on walk near Loch Ness
dailyrecord.co.ukOfficers are searching for a police dog which has gone missing in the Highlands after being startled by a deer. PD Fergie was being walked north of Polmaily House near Loch Ness at around 10am on Sunday when a deer bolted in front of her.The shocked German Shepherd ran off and, despite an extensive police search of the area, the force animal has not yet been traced,Cops have released an appeal to try and track her down, with officers fearing that she may be lying injured.
The black and tan German Shepherd has a friendly nature but may not react to people as other dogs would, officers said. Anyone who sees three-and-a-half-year-old PD Fergie should not run towards or away from her “under any circumstances”.
Those who meet her should stand still and speak to her and then call police on 101.Chief Inspector Gordon Fotheringham, Police Dog Unit lead for the North, said: “This is a regular walking route for PD Fergie and for her to run off is out of character.
Concerns are growing that she may be injured and unable to respond when called. “Searches are under way and officers are in the area.
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