Biden twists his ankle after slipping while playing with his dog
Joe Biden and his newly-adopted German shepherd Major, in Wilmington, Delaware in November 2018
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Joe Biden has slipped and twisted his ankle while playing with his dog Major in Delaware, his office have confirmed.
The 78-year-old president-elect was being examined by an orthopedist on Sunday “out of an abundance of caution”.
The accident happened on Saturday, his spokesman said.
Mr Biden is considered fit and active for his age, regularly cycling around his Delaware home and taking care to stay in shape.
The Bidens have two German shepherds - Major, two, and 12-year-old Champ.
Major was adopted from a shelter, and will be the first rescue dog to live in the White House.
Some Americans celebrate #NationalCatDay, some celebrate #NationalDogDay — President Trump celebrates neither. It says a lot.
It’s time we put a pet back in the White House. pic.twitter.com/6za6FUocfh— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 29, 2019
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