HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department says one of its mounted patrol horses has died following a surgical procedure.
Xanthos, an 11-year-old Percheron, died Thursday from complications following a surgical procedure.
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Xanthos, an 11-year-old Percheron, passed away from complications following a surgical procedure. He served proudly in the Mounted Patrol Unit since 2022, alongside Officer J. Pena.
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HPD says Xanthos served proudly with the department in the Mounted Patrol Unit.
Xanthos had been with HPD since 2022, partnered with Officer J. Pena.