A search is underway in western Michigan for K-9 Soka, a narcotics detection dog with the Kent County Sheriff's Office. CBS News Detroit reports he went missing on Sunday morning in Manistee National Forest.
The German shorthair mix K-9 Soka vanished about 1½ miles southeast of Peacock Township Hall in Irons. Lake County Sheriff's deputies are searching on the ground while Kent County uses a drone unit. Authorities say Soka is microchipped and was wearing a collar with identification when he disappeared. MLive notes that "he is friendly and may approach people if called."
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is asking for public help as the search continues for missing K-9 Soka. In a statement obtained by CBS News Detroit, officials urged, "If you see or locate K9 Soka, please secure him if possible and contact your local Sheriff's Office or Lake County Central Dispatch immediately." Anyone with information is asked to call Lake County Central Dispatch at 231-745-2711.
