A 36-year-old Valley Falls man is being treated for frostbite and a dog bite after involving law enforcement officials in a foot chase that lasted more than three hours.

According to a media release from the Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig, Valley Falls officers attempted to serve the suspect with a county warrant just before 4 p.m. Thursday. The suspect, who lived in the 200 block of Walnut Street, fled from the area on foot, heading northbound and crossing the Delaware River. Members of the sheriff’s office, Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas Wildlife and Parks department all aided in the search. Aircraft and K-9 units were also involved.

Sometime during the pursuit, the suspect lost his shoes, according to Jefferson County emergency dispatchers.

The suspect was eventually apprehended west of Valley Falls about 7:20 p.m. near Kansas Highway 16 and Finney Road.

The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Stormont-Vail Regional Healthcare for treatment.