Officer Michael T. Colantuono & K9 Nova

Officer Colantuono and K9 Nova were dispatched to the Town of Suffield to assist in locating a female hiker that called 911 stating she was having a medical emergency but was unable to determine or tell where she was located in the woods. Officer Colantuono & K9 Nova began a track from the Victims vehicle and was able to track down and locate her. The victim was treated and transported to the Hospital for condition thanks to the ability of K9 Nova.

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