Federal K-9 officer Rocky expected to be back on the job soon
K-9 Rocky was shot in the neck and the nose on Wednesday and rushed to Westbury Animal Hospital, where he underwent surgery to treat his injuries.
Two days later, the 18-month-old Belgian Malinois is already up and walking, eating and drinking, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Rocky, who has been on the job for six months, is back with his handler and is expected to make a full recovery.
He'll return to the job in the near future.
Rocky was part of the team looking for suspect Robert Lee Davis after he shot and killed Vargas, authorities said.
Rocky followed Davis' scent and began digging in the dumpster, alerting authorities, which led to Davis' discovery in an alleyway on Stella Link Road in southwest Houston.
Davis shot Rocky twice when officers opened the dumpster, prompting officers to return fire.
Davis was shot to death by law enforcement, ending an hours-long manhunt.
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