Last Known Living 9/11 Search Dog Dies In Texas At Age 16

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- The last known living search and rescue dog that helped look for survivors at the World Trade Center site after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks has died at age 16.

Bretagne was euthanized Monday at a veterinary clinic in the Houston suburb of Cypress, a statement from the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service said. She had been in poor health, CBS2 reported.

The golden retriever was 2 years old when she and her handler, Denise Corliss, were part of the Texas Task Force 1 sent to ground zero. They spent 10 days at the scene searching rubble for human remains.

She also helped in search and rescue efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Bretagne retired from active duty at age 9.

Last September, the dog and her handler returned to New York to celebrate her Sweet 16.

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