08/04/2026
Another fine example of the versatility of Labrador Retrievers. We have two available.
Texas Game Warden K9 Lola, her handler and a pilot with our Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program assisted local and state law enforcement partners in Erath County today following an escape from the jail.
Starting from the suspect’s discarded pants, Lola followed his scent for more than a mile, across streets, past businesses and down alleys, until they reached the Bosque River. Turns out, ditching your pants doesn’t equal ditching your scent when you have a pro like K9 Lola on your trail.
She easily led her handler to the suspect on the other side of the river. He was subsequently taken back into custody by the Erath County Sheriff’s Office.
Outstanding work by everyone involved in bringing the incident to a safe conclusion. (And yes, Lola got a bath.)
