Dog Thrown Off OKC Bridge Recovers From Another Surgery

The dog who was thrown off an Oklahoma City bridge in December suffered a setback in his recovery.

A German shepherd named "Rookie" was thrown from a bridge on S.E. 59th Street down to Interstate 40 on December 5, 2012. Rookie had surgery to fix a broken leg. He was adopted by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper who found him.

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Right now, "Rookie" is in recovery following another surgery. The bone in one of his legs was replaced on Friday with a rod.

Meantime, the search continues for the person who assaulted "Rookie."

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Anyone with information should call the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office. There's a $7,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.