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    Heroic Dog Named Yoda Assists in Capture of Fugitive Danilo Cavalcante

    Heroic Dog Yoda
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    Authorities have successfully captured Danelo Cavalcante, a fugitive who escaped from prison after being sentenced to life for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. However, the real hero in his capture is Yoda, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois dog from the elite Border Patrol team’s BORTAC K-9 unit.

    Yoda found Cavalcante hiding among logs in a wooded area in the suburbs of Philadelphia and bit him, causing a minor wound,

    During a press conference on September 13, Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro announced the capture, stating, “Shortly after 8:00 a.m. they captured the suspect.”

    In a video shared by Univision, witnesses at the scene saw agents wiping Cavalcante’s blood-covered face with a tissue due to the head bite he received from the dog.

    After confirming he had no concealed weapons by cutting off his shirt, they proudly took photographs of the successful capture. Cavalcante was then taken to a police station and a maximum-security prison.

    Thanks to a thermal camera-equipped plane detecting a signal, agents surrounded Cavalcante

    After Cavalcante’s escape, authorities launched an operation. On Tuesday night, a thermal camera on a plane detected a signal from Cavalcante, leading ground teams to secure the area.

    ABC reported that when Cavalcante realized he was surrounded, he attempted to crawl through the undergrowth with a rifle in hand. It was at this moment that Yoda discovered him and bit him on the head.

    During a press conference, Pennsylvania State Police Lieutenant Colonel George Bivens explained that the element of surprise was crucial, as they had surrounded Cavalcante without him knowing.

    Regarding Yoda’s role, Bivens emphasized at the news conference that police dogs play a significant part in such operations. He explained that the dogs are trained to bite only once and follow commands.

    US Marshal Supervisory Deputy Robert Clark, speaking to NewsNation, revealed that Yoda underwent training at a facility in Detroit, Michigan. He expressed gratitude for Yoda’s contribution to the investigation.

    “We are learning quite a lot about that dog that is a hero today, and we are very grateful that we could have joined the investigation,” he said.<p data-wpview-marker=”%5Bembed%5Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D_tckDh4-uEI%5B%2Fembed%5D”>.</p>

    Yoda, who is part of a tactical unit based in El Paso, Texas, is a Belgian Malinois. The American Kennel Club describes this breed as “intelligent, confident, and versatile.” According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, these dogs are hardworking and form strong bonds with humans.

    Yoda has become an internet hero, with families expressing their gratitude for his work

    In August 2021, Cavalcante, 34, was convicted of first-degree murder for stabbing his girlfriend to death in front of her children. Shortly after his sentencing, he escaped from Chester County Jail in Pocopson Township, where he was awaiting transfer to a state correctional facility.

    During his 13 days as a fugitive, Cavalcante survived by stealing watermelons from a farm and drinking water from streams, as revealed by Supervising Deputy US Marshal Robert Clark in an interview with News Nation.

    After days of uncertainty and fear caused by this dangerous individual, Pennsylvania residents can finally regain their peace of mind, as expressed by users on social media.

    “Did you hear how a K-9 officer helped apprehend Danelo Cavalcante, the escaped Chester Co. prisoner? Fellow members of the Animal Protection Caucus and I are grateful for how these four-legged officers help local police departments and the PA State Police protect our communities,” shared one user.

    Others hope that Yoda receives a delicious reward for his fantastic accomplishment:

    “I hope this dog gets a steak dinner tonight,” wrote a TikToker.

    Some even compare the dog to Yoda, the iconic character from Star Wars.

    “Yoda bit Darth Vader! I’d love to see it! Give that dog a bone-in Porterhouse steak,” added another user.

    Image Source:kesq.com

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