Therapy dog helps first responders cope with fatal Laguna Woods church shooting trauma

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A crisis comfort therapy dog and his handler, working with the O.C. Sheriff's Department, were called to one of the hospitals treating some of the Laguna Woods church shooting victims.

SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A crisis comfort therapy dog and his handler, working with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, were called out Sunday to one of the hospitals treating some of the Laguna Woods church shooting victims.

The dog owner told Eyewitness News that he is a retired sergeant with the O.C. Sheriff's Department. He says it's critical for first responders to remove themselves from these traumatic situations even if momentarily to allow their minds to take a break."When we walked in, Henry got mobbed by the nurses because they've been, it's just been crazy the last four or five hours," said Steven Booth.

These two hospitals are the ones with trauma centers closest Geneva Presbyterian Church, where the shooting happened.According to the O.C. Sheriff's Department, four of the hospitalized victims were critically wounded, and a fifth suffered minor injuries.

 

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Never. Call. The. Police !

This story avoids the fact that a 60 year old Asian man is the shooter by talking about a therapy dog, I love it when the corporate narrative breaks down

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