Police dog dies from heat in van

As of Thursday, August 22, 2013

By RASHAD ROLLE

A GERMAN Shepherd dog owned by the Royal Bahamas Police Force died from heat stress on Monday after being found in the back of a van.

In view of the incident, animal rights activists are calling for a full investigation into the matter.

Jim Crosby, a canine aggression expert at the Bahamas Humane Society, said the dog was brought “into the clinic near death” after being found in a van where it is believed he stayed for more than a day.

When the dog’s temperature was recorded 35 minutes later, his temperature was 110 degrees.

The normal temperature for dogs is between 101 to 102 degrees, Mr Crosby said, adding: “His temperature was enough to basically fry him. It causes brain failure and organ failure. He obviously died from heat stress. There were no injuries and his death could’ve been completely preventable.”

Mr Crosby said Police Force officials know who is responsible for the dog’s death and that person could have performed criminal negligence.

henny 12 years, 3 months ago

What a shame. What were you thinking? Leaving an animal in a car in 80+ degrees for several hours with no ventilation is going to get the same results as leaving a child there.

henny 12 years, 3 months ago

Rory...you are 100% right.

lazybor 12 years, 3 months ago

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sansoucireader 12 years, 3 months ago

"Owned by the Royal Bahamas Police Force": I hope that means we can expect someone to be charged with animal cruelty before the courts, especially since the article says they know who the person is. Make an example out of them! Left the dog in the van for more than a day? How would they forget something like that? People, please also don't leave infants, small children or the elderly in your vehicle either: HEAT KILLS!

realfreethinker 12 years, 3 months ago

Dont hold your breath

mel 12 years, 3 months ago

oh wow..PETA would be beyond pissed

alexispeack 11 years, 8 months ago

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