SALINA, Utah, Sept. 21, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salina City Police Department has announced the loss of K-9 Tyrann.
Tyrann, or Ty, died on Sept. 18 while on duty in an accidental fall from an elevation position.
“Ty was an active and faithful public servant, serving since February of 2021,” the police statement says. “His loss will be felt by the department members and by the community.”
Officers were in the area when the K-9 handler allowed Ty out of the vehicle to relieve himself, an earlier statement says. The dog was familiar with the location, which is often used for training.
“Ty went around a parked vehicle and his handler went to check on him,” saying the dog found his way over a fence next to a drop.
“It is possible Ty heard the noise from a parade down below and was attempting to see where it was coming from, and jumped over the wall. Ty was highly trained, but still a dog.”
Services will be held for Tyrann, with the location, date and time to be announced, the department statement says.
