The pet likely passed away from dehydration and starvation.

However, it took nearly 30 minutes of searching before officials were able to locate Gene.

During the search for the Oscar winner, one of the couples dogs kept approaching the deputies.

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At first, authorities assumed the dog was simply trying to play.

Eventually, they realized it was trying to lead them to Gene.

To the right of the male, I observed a black in color walking cane.

A man in a suit and woman in a white jacket pose together at an event, smiling at the camera.

It appeared as if the male suddenly collapsed, wrote an investigator in a report.

Betsy succumbed to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a flu-like virus linked to rodent droppings.

Thecouples homewas found to be infested with rodents.

Two people with German Shepherds in a park, linked to new police footage involving Gene Hackman’s dog.

Investigators discovered live rodents on the property as well as rodent feces in Gene and Betsys three garages.

They also found rodent traps inside the property, suggesting the invaders had become an issue for the couple.

The late pianists Internet research history showed multiple searches related to flu and COVID symptoms, investigators reported.

Gene Hackman’s dog watching over room, with furniture and a quote overlayed about his protective nature.

On February 10, she searched for flu and nosebleeds and COVID nosebleeds.

The same day, she asked the search engine, Can COVID cause dizziness?

The daughters noted that Gene and Betsywere very privateand did not allow maids or cleaners into their home.

Dog guards room, clothes scattered, with a police officer present in the scene.

Fewer than 50 cases of hantavirus are reported annually in the United States.

The couple was reportedly laid to rest in Santa Fe.

Their close friends and Genes three children, Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie, attended the private memorial.

Man and woman with two German Shepherds on grass, smiling under a tree.

The poor pups were grieving as well, one reader commented

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