TEXAS (KXXV) — The Texas Game Wardens announce the passing of one of the department's first members of its K9 team, Turbo.

K9 Turbo passed away on October 16 and served as a dual certified Police Search and Rescue and Narcotics Detection K9, alongside his handler Sergeant Isaac Ruiz since 2014 before being medically retired in 2022.

The Texas Game Wardens shared in a social media post that throughout his career, Turbo helped federal, state and local law enforcement across South Texas and the Texas-Mexico border.

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"He was best known for his booming bark and tenacity for the job," the Texas Game Wardens said.

When Turbo retired, he stepped into his new role as a family pet with his handler Sgt. Ruiz and his family, spending his days with Ruiz's children playing fetch

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