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Police dog Teo recovers from burns after falling into geothermal water

NZ HeraldRNZ1NewsWednesday 24 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Seven-year-old German Shepherd Teo is recovering from life-threatening burns sustained in September. The dog fell into scalding geothermal water in Rotorua while searching for a missing person. Teo is now enjoying retirement just in time for Christmas.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 24 Dec 2025, 9:14am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Police dog Teo - burned in Rotorua geothermal water - on road to recovery (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    'Doesn’t give up' - Police dog Teo recovers from fall during search and rescue (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News

    'Remarkable' police dog recovers from life-threatening injuries (opens in new tab)