Indiana County Sheriff's Office Mourning Death Of K-9 Bak

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Indiana County Sheriff's Office is mourning the death of K-9 Bak.

On Tuesday, the sheriff's office announced the K-9 deputy's death.

Bak served in narcotic detection and tracking for nine years, the sheriff's office said.

"It is safe to say that Bak, was the most well-known Deputy in the Indiana County Sheriff's Office," the Facebook post says.

Bak recently started suffered health problems, officials said.

Troop A for the Pennsylvania State Police posted a tribute to Bak on social media.

"We're saddened to learn of the passing of K-9 Bak of the Indiana County Sheriff's Office. Bak made a positive difference in Indiana County for several years and brought smiles to children everywhere he went. He will be missed. Rest In Peace, Bak," the police posted on Twitter.