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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Olivia Hebert

Two police dogs found dead in handler’s car after ventilation system failed

Two police dogs tragically died in their handler’s car after a cooling pod failed when the engine was turned off.

On Thursday, 31 October, a New South Wales police officer left two German shepherds, Xtra and Soldier, in his car at 10:30 am while attending a training development day just 300 meters away in southern Sydney. When he returned two hours later, at 12:30 pm, he was met with a tragic discovery – both dogs had died.

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