Tragic End for Missing K-9 in Visalia's Terrifying Terrain

The search for Kona, a missing K-9 from Reedley Police, has ended tragically as the dog was found dead just outside of Visalia. Kona had escaped from his handler's home on July 4 and was believed to have been struck by a vehicle before succumbing to his injuries in a nearby vineyard. The California Highway Patrol will evaluate whether a hit-and-run report will be taken, and an investigation into the original escape will continue. The community expressed condolences for Kona's handler and questioned the circumstances surrounding the dog's confinement during the Fourth of July.