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City Unveils Monument for Beloved K-9 Officer

HAZLETON — A stone monument was unveiled at Hazleton City Hall in memory of one of the city’s former K-9 units. The 11-year-old German Shepherd name...

HAZLETON -- A stone monument was unveiled at Hazleton City Hall in memory of one of the city's former K-9 units.

The 11-year-old German Shepherd named Griz passed away in July of 2016 after complications with surgery.

Griz worked alongside his handler, Sergeant Kirk Wetzel for more than 10 years.

"It's a nice gesture of the community, and for the dog himself," commented Sergeant Wetzel.

Griz was known for work in narcotics, leaving a paw print in the heart of the city of Hazleton.

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