Town of Duck's Bloodhound Officer Morse with Police Chief Phillip Ferguson before the town's Independence Day Parade. |
Duck, NC -The Town of Duck's first and only tracking bloodhound has died.
Police Chief Phillip Ferguson announced the passing of the town's beloved tracking Bloodhound Detective Chief Inspector Morse on July 18.
Morse was named after Colin Dexter's fictional Detective Chief Inspector Morse and was a registered Bloodhound with the American Kennel Club. Officer Morse joined the Duck Police Department on April 1, 2003, along with Chief Ferguson as part of the original formation of the department.
Each December, Morse and Ferguson attended the National Police Bloodhound Association Winter Training in York, South Carolina to keep up on the latest tracking techniques. Fortunately, Morse never needed to use his skills on a missing person case in the Town of Duck.
Morse enjoyed being an annual participant in the Town's 4th of July Parade, frequented Children's Story Time at the Town Park in the summer, loved "Yappy Hour" at Outer Barks, and took frequent walks throughout Town and the park. He also loved Milkbones, turkey at Thanksgiving, getting sprayed by the garden hose, and of course all the hugs and kisses he received while out and about throughout the Town of Duck.
Morse will be greatly missed by The Town of Duck's residents, visitors, and staff. He is survived by his parents, Chief Phillip and Sandy Ferguson, and sister Piper.
Police Chief Phillip Ferguson announced the passing of the town's beloved tracking Bloodhound Detective Chief Inspector Morse on July 18.
Morse was named after Colin Dexter's fictional Detective Chief Inspector Morse and was a registered Bloodhound with the American Kennel Club. Officer Morse joined the Duck Police Department on April 1, 2003, along with Chief Ferguson as part of the original formation of the department.
Each December, Morse and Ferguson attended the National Police Bloodhound Association Winter Training in York, South Carolina to keep up on the latest tracking techniques. Fortunately, Morse never needed to use his skills on a missing person case in the Town of Duck.
Morse enjoyed being an annual participant in the Town's 4th of July Parade, frequented Children's Story Time at the Town Park in the summer, loved "Yappy Hour" at Outer Barks, and took frequent walks throughout Town and the park. He also loved Milkbones, turkey at Thanksgiving, getting sprayed by the garden hose, and of course all the hugs and kisses he received while out and about throughout the Town of Duck.
Morse will be greatly missed by The Town of Duck's residents, visitors, and staff. He is survived by his parents, Chief Phillip and Sandy Ferguson, and sister Piper.
