Madera supervisors honor heroic K9 'Obie'

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- It was a first for the Madera County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning as they honored a K9.

"Obie" is a member of the Sheriff's Office.

Recently, the four-legged hero received a Purple Heart for his heroic actions during a pursuit of an armed felon in November of 2024, suffering gunshot wounds while protecting deputies.

The supervisors issued a proclamation celebrating Obie's courage and dedication to public safety and service.

The proclamation was made Tuesday morning inside the Board's chambers at the Madera County Government Center.