Clarke County Sheriff's Office Mourns Loss of K-9 Sky

The beloved K-9 officer died on Thursday after contracting an illness.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Clarke County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of their K-9 officer, Sky, who died on Thursday due to an illness. Sky had served the department since April 2018 and was instrumental in several investigations, including the discovery of multiple pounds of methamphetamine at an Osceola business.

Why it matters

K-9 officers play a vital role in law enforcement, assisting with narcotics detection, suspect tracking, and other critical duties. The loss of Sky is deeply felt by the Clarke County Sheriff's Office and the local community they serve.

The details

According to Chief Deputy Brian Akers, Sky contracted an illness last week. "Sky saved her handler one last time by letting go, relieving me of the burden of making the decision to put her down due to her illness," Akers said in a Facebook post. During her time with the department, Sky helped uncover multiple pounds of methamphetamine in an Osceola business' parking lot, and she also tracked suspects during investigations.

  • Sky began her service with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office in April 2018.
  • Sky died on Thursday, February 13, 2026, due to an illness.

The players

Sky

A K-9 officer who served the Clarke County Sheriff's Office since April 2018.

Brian Akers

The Chief Deputy of the Clarke County Sheriff's Office.

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What they’re saying

“Sky saved her handler one last time by letting go, relieving me of the burden of making the decision to put her down due to her illness.”

— Brian Akers, Chief Deputy (Facebook)

The takeaway

The loss of K-9 officer Sky is a somber reminder of the vital role these canine partners play in law enforcement and the deep bond they share with their handlers. Sky's service and contributions to the Clarke County Sheriff's Office will be greatly missed.