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Cullman County deputy and K-9 injured in wreck recovering

After being injured in a weather-related wreck, Deputy Adam Clark and K-9 Figo are on the road to recovery.
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Cullman County Deputy Adam Clark and K-9 Figo

CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. — The Cullman County Sheriff's Office shared the latest on Deputy Adam Clark and K-9 Figo, who were critically injured after their car went into a ravine in extremely bad weather.

Deputy Clark has undergone several surgeries and they say his physical condition is good. He is being transferred to Shepherd Center in Atlanta, where he will be for several months.

K-9 Figo's condition is improving as he stays in a private facility.

Sheriff Matt Gentry said that Deputy Clark's family would to convey to everyone how much they appreciate everyone’s prayers, cards, and messages during this difficult time.

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If you'd like to make a monetary contribution to help Deputy Clark, you can do so at any Cullman, AL Premier Bank location or mail a donation to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office C/O Deputy Clark @ 1910 Beech Ave S.E. Cullman, AL 35055 .

UPDATE: February 26th, 2020: Many people have ask for an update on... Deputy Adam Clark and K-9 Deputy Figo. Deputy Clark is currently recovering from several surgeries. His physical condition is good. Deputy Clark is being transferred today to Shepherd Center in Atlanta and he will be there for several months.

Several agencies assisted in Clark's rescue, including local volunteer fire departments, Cullman EMS, Morgan County Sheriff‘s Office, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Huntsville Police Department, Falkville Police Department, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. They responded after the Cullman County Sheriff's Office lost contact with Clark in heavy rain.

He was found unconscious by other CCSO deputies. Clark and Figo were taken to local facilities for emergency treatment.

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