Secret Service Canine ‘Hurricane,’ Who Stopped White Home Intruder, Lifeless at 15

Hurricane — a Particular Operations Canine and probably the most embellished canine in U.S. historical past — has died, in accordance with a press release posted to the official White Home account.

In response to the put up — which calls Hurricane a “true American hero” — Hurricane bravely defended the White Home for years … earlier than he sadly needed to be put down this week.

TMZ has obtained footage of Hurricane’s final day … filled with enjoyable occasions along with his handler Marshall Mirarchi and different members of the Secret Service.

Chances are you’ll keep in mind … Hurricane was the canine who took down a White Home intruder, Dominic Adesanya, again in 2014 whereas then-President Barack Obama and his household had been dwelling.

Hurricane obtained the Division of Homeland Safety Secretary’s Award for Valor for his heroic actions. He shared the award with Mirarchi.

Due to accidents sustained throughout the assault, Hurricane was compelled to retire from the drive in 2016 … although in retirement, he helped practice different canine to guard the president’s residence and in addition helped increase cash to subsidize veterinary look after different retired canine who’ve served, by the charity Hurricane’s Heroes.

Mirarchi advised the New York Occasions, “What made Hurricane so special was that he could be so ferocious and brave, yet be so loving and kind at the same time. He could be biting and doing apprehension all day long, and when he comes home, he was this loving, caring, kind soul.”

Hurricane was 15.