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K-9 Units Give Closure To Family
Friday, April 1, 2011 at 1:38PM 
CLICK to see WFMZ PhotosOn Wednesday February 10th, 2011 at 10:45pm an aging 1920s era cast iron natural gas line exploded. The explosion leved two houes caused a massive blaze. In all 8 homes were lost and 16 damaged and 5 people lost their life.
Thursday morning Officer Leif Henry of Allentown Police Department put Don Wilcox with K9 Alex and Dave Balmat with K9 Lucas on stand by to search for the last victim to this horrible event.
At approximately 4:30pm both K9 units were authorized to enter disaster scene and begin a search. In less than 10 minutes K-9 Lucas indicated on a specific area. This was confirmed by K-9 Alex that was working another adjacent area, and indicated on the same specific area as K9 Lucas. The find was then later confirmed by Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim and the Allentown Fire Chief.
Don Wilcox with K9 Alex on site
The K-9 units did not receive any compensation for their services. Their duty is of honor and respect to the victims and their families in helping them find closure to the death of their loved ones.
Dave Balmat with K9 Lucas
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