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RIP, Cersei: Seminole County Sheriff\u2019s Office announces death of K9 deputy<\/p>\n

Seminole County deputies are mourning the loss of one of their K9 coworkers.The sheriff\u2019s office announced Thursday that K9 Cersei, a golden retriever, has died. Cersei joined the sheriff\u2019s office in 2020 as a single-purpose narcotics detection dog. \u201cShe was not just a dog but a loyal and dedicated member of our law enforcement team,\u201d deputies said. Deputies said Cersei was an inspiration to all who worked with her.\u201cCersei was adorable, endearing, and affectionate, and she exuded charm and warmth that won the hearts of all who met her,\u201d deputies said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

RIP, Cersei: Seminole County Sheriff\u2019s Office announces death of K9 deputy Seminole County deputies are mourning the loss of one of their K9 coworkers.The sheriff\u2019s office announced Thursday that K9 Cersei, a golden retriever, has died. 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