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You dog owners will understand especially if you've been fortunate enough to have had a dog who protects and serves.

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SALT LAKE CITY — A K9 officer with the Utah Highway Patrol was killed Friday.

The dog, an 11-year-old Belgian Malinois named Tank, was on duty with his handler of four years Friday. When the UHP officer stopped on the shoulder of eastbound I-80 to give Tank a routine break, the dog took off, and then was struck by a semitruck.

Tank's handler said it was "uncharacteristic" for the dog to run off like he had.

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Sad, indeed.

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That sucks.

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It does suck and is weird, our guys dogs won't leave their side.

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Poor guy

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That really sucks!!!!

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I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers for all and involved.

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Very sad.

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Sad and odd.

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Depressing for sure. My German Sheppard is my best friend and cat imagine loosing her in that way

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Big time bummer...

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Sucks to hear that.

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Very sad Mike, I know how important dogs are to us owners.

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RIP Tank.. Sounds terrible.. That handler must be in the dumps..