Pets
Virginia Task Force 1 Mourns Loss Of Search And Rescue Dog Xandr
Xandr served as a search and rescue dog during international and domestic deployments in disaster zones.
FAIRFAX, VA— Virginia Task Force 1 announced Monday the death of Xandr, a longtime search and rescue dog who retired in 2024.
A Belgian Malinois, Xandr served with the urban search and rescue team on international and domestic deployments.
In 2023, he injured his paw while working on rubble in Adiyaman, Turkey, following an earthquake that killed more than 53,500 people. He also served with North Carolina's K-9 Search and Recovery team.
Find out what's happening in Fairfax Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Xandr is survived by his longtime handler, Trish Danula.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
