K9 Leon Retires After Eight Years Tracking Poachers and Assisting Police in Kaziranga
K9 Leon, a Belgian Malinois, served nearly eight years as a sniffer dog protecting Kaziranga National Park from wildlife crime. Trained in scent tracking and anti-poaching, Leon completed over 200 patrols and 30 specialized operations. Notably, in 2019, he tracked a rhino poacher for nearly 20 km through challenging terrain, aiding in the suspect's arrest. Leon also assisted in a 2025 gold theft case. He retired on August 15, 2026, leaving a legacy of valuable service to forest and police teams.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 29 Aug, 10:16 am. Other outlets followed.
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