Advice given to public as police dog goes missing near Loch Ness
If PD Fergie is spotted, police are advising people "not to run towards or away" from her under any circumstances.
Last updated 1st Jul 2024
A trained police dog has gone missing in the Highlands.
PD Fergie was being walked north of Polmaily House yesterday morning at around 10am, when a deer bolted in front of her and she took off.
If the black and tan three-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd is spotted, police are advising people "not to run towards or away" from her under any circumstances.
Officers also say despite a search of the area north of the A831, near Loch Ness, she has not been seen since yesterday.
Police Dog Unit lead for the North, Chief Inspector Gordon Fotheringham said: "This is a regular walking route for PD Fergie and for her to run off is out of character. Concerns are growing that she may be injured and unable to respond when called.
“Searches are underway and officers are in the area. We are asking anyone who sees her to get in touch.
“PD Fergie is a trained police dog and while she has a friendly nature she may not react to the public in the same way that other dogs would.
“If you see her stand still and engage in a normal manner as you would with any dog by speaking to her. She may stand and bark and this is normal behaviour for a trained police dog.
“Our advice is not to run towards or away from PD Fergie under any circumstances. If you see her call us on 101, quoting reference number 0056 of Monday, 1 July, 2024.”