A police dog is safe after a search. The dog, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, had slipped away from its handler. Authorities think it may have been chasing deer. Crews used a helicopter with a spotlight to search from the air and also searched on the ground.

The dog's handler lives in an area where the search was focused. Police had asked people in the area to be cautious and watch for the dog, especially on back roads.

Further details about the search and the dog's condition are available from the source. The dog was to be checked by a veterinarian after being found.