Beecroft guard dog maxes out

Max, the German Shepherd guard dog who faithfully served at Jervis Bay's Beecroft Range, died last week.

Aged 11.5 years, Max was well known to those naval members who have worked at Beecroft over the last decade.

Promoted recently to Leading Seaman in regard to his efficiency and hard work, Max guarded the range with enthusiasm over the years, coping with marauding fishermen, wayward bushwalkers, and doing his bit for environmental management in lessening the rabbit population.

Max was buried at Beecroft and a suitable headstone is under construction.

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