FOND DU LAC, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — More than one month after he was shot and seriously injured in the line of duty, a Fond du Lac County K9 deputy is back to riding in his squad car.
In a Facebook post Tuesday evening, Sheriff Ryan Waldschmidt shared an update on Iro’s condition.
He’s still going to wear the splint for a few more weeks, but got VERY EXCITED to climb back into his squad car this week! Although he’s not back on patrol, it’s now safe to transport him back and forth to appointments in the squad again, and he loves it. He sniffed around the freshly cleaned and detailed squad car (thanks Jimmy!), and then settled right back into his favorite position on the shoulder of his handler and partner.
According to the post, Iro’s latest set of X-rays showed continued healing and he continues to enjoy taking naps cuddled up in his new blankets.
“Everything continues to progress in the right direction, and we thank everyone for their continued support!” Waldschmidt wrote.
Iro was critically wounded Oct. 14 during an exchange of gunfire between authorities and 33-year-old Kyle Massie, who was fatally shot.
After receiving a lifesaving surgery, the K9 was released from the animal hospital Oct. 20 and allowed to return home with his handler, Deputy Blaine Evans.
