What happened to Gael? Massive search underway for missing Miami Gardens police K-9 as ‘tragic’ footage emerges

Miami Gardens Police are on a massive hunt for K-9 Gael, who went missing after being struck by a vehicle. Gael was released from a vehicle during a response to a business alarm on September 7 at around 9:35 pm in the 200 block of Northwest 195th Street. The officer tried to call Gael, but he did not respond, according to NBC Miami.

An extensive search ensued, but Gael was not found. Later, heartbreaking surveillance footage revealed that Gael had been hit by a car and continued to run eastbound. Police have been canvassing the area and searching for Gael, with assistance from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit. Residents have described the police scene as chaotic, with helicopters circling for hours.

Gael is described as a 2.5-year-old dog weighing between 55 to 65 pounds, with beige hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a collar that read "Mama says I'm special" when he went missing. The Miami Gardens Police Department is urging anyone with information about Gael’s whereabouts to contact them at 305-474-2100.