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UPDATED Aug 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Aug 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

K9 Ace shot in Kathleen survives amputation

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Polk County K9 Ace returned home after a Kathleen woods shootout; deputies killed the suspect and vets amputated his front leg.
WHO: Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ace; Deputy Natalie Oestreich; PCSO deputies; Dr. Aguayo and Parkway Veterinary Emergency Clinic; Dr. Diaz
WHAT: K9 Ace was shot during a shootout while protecting deputies, then underwent emergency surgery and amputation of his left front leg; he survived and returned home.
WHEN: Aug 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
WHERE: Kathleen, Florida (Polk County)
WHY: Ace was critically injured during a shooting while protecting deputies and the surrounding community; the suspect was killed at the scene.
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