ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio — The Athens County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of one of their K9 units today.
According to Athens County Sheriff Rodney Smith, K9 Deputy Bundi had served with the Sheriff’s Office since 2015.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Heater and his family as they deal with this devastating loss,” said the sheriff. “Bundi was a beloved member of this department and this community.”
The 9-year-old German Shepherd, officials say, died of natural causes.
Bundi specialized in narcotics detection, search, and apprehension.