Crime & Safety
Dog Left In Vehicle Without Air, Windows Up Rescued By Maryland State Police Troopers
A dog left alone in a vehicle that wasn't running and had its windows up parked along I-495 was rescued by MD State Troopers this week.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A dog in distress left inside a hot car that wasn't running and with the windows up was rescued by Maryland State Police Tuesday.
Troopers spied the dog left unattended in the vehicle that was parked on the shoulder of I-495 near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The pooch was exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion and needed immediate care, the Maryland State Police reported.
Trooper Shane McGregor, assigned to the Aviation Command, helped rescue the dog who was placed in a cooled patrol car and given water. After just a few minutes, the pup perked up and showed signs of improvement, the state police reported. The dog then enjoyed meandering about the police cruisers while troopers waited for animal control to arrive.
"Maryland State troopers/flight paramedics are dedicated to providing top-of-the-line care to all Maryland residents, both human and canine," the state patrol noted on its Facebook page.
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