November 19, 2015
Police Nationale/Twitter
Diesel, a 7-year-old French police dog, was killed in the line of duty Wednesday.
A French police dog killed in a raid targeting suspected Paris attack mastermind Abdelhamid Abaaoud is being hailed as a hero.
Diesel, a 7-year-old Belgian shepherd dog, died during a raid that ended in the reported death of Abaaoud in the Paris suburb of St. Denis.
News of the animal's death was announced by French police on social media Wednesday, leading to an outpouring of sympathy. The hashtag #JeSuisChien, which translates to "I am dog," was trending.
Les chiens d'assaut et de recherche d'explosifs: indispensables dans les missions des opérateurs du #RAID pic.twitter.com/vb5lGjnwjO
— Police Nationale (@PNationale) November 18, 2015
Many four-legged supporters and their humans thanked Diesel for the dog's bravery and loyalty.
This really hurts my heart 😭 Rest in doggy heaven you beautiful, innocent creature #JeSuisChien pic.twitter.com/jAHF6LEjdz
— Chloé (@chloe_mayyy) November 18, 2015
#JeSuisChien tributes flood in for hero police dog #Diesel https://t.co/SbQ3mG2QT7 pic.twitter.com/LcicReYTk4
— Express Pictures (@Express_Pics) November 19, 2015
"Greater love hath no dog like this, that a dog lay down his life for his peoples." -Doggie Bible. #RIPDiesel pic.twitter.com/6oqAWHdvba
— OodleTheSchnoodle (@OodleSchnoodle) November 19, 2015
#RIPDiesel 🐾🐾🐾 pic.twitter.com/y1gyvZWDT8
— Kyle Watson (@watson_watsoff_) September 7, 2015
