Foxborough Police K-9 Drax Dies From Brain Tumor

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Drax, a recently retired K-9 unit with Foxborough police, has died following complications with a brain tumor.

Drax, a K-9 unit with Foxborough police, has spent the last two years helping officers track suspects, missing children and illegal drugs. But his career has come to an abrupt end earlier this month after being diagnosed with the tumor.

Police said Drax began radiation treatment and was showing signs of improvement, but his health recently took a turn for the worst. Drax, a German-Dutch shepherd mix, was just 3 when he died Friday afternoon.

"During his short career, Drax has provided an invaluable service to the department and to the community," police said in a statement following the K-9's retirement. "From locating narcotics during motor vehicle stops to tracking down missing children, adults, or wanted suspects, Drax has made a positive impact on the community he loyally served."

Members of the Foxborough Police Department and the Foxborough Fire Department gathered on Mechanic Street Friday afternoon to honor and salute the service Drax provided to the community, as K-9 Officer Kurt Pollister took him on their final ride together.