Rising hot temperatures pose risk for pets on hikes

MANOA, Oahu (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department said hiker rescues can include humans and pets.

“You can look through our history; there are plenty of instances where we’ve gone off on those pets in distress, lost pets, things like that,” said Captain Keopele Gowan of the Honolulu Fire Department.

As summer heat levels rise, so does the risk of overheating, especially for hikers with fur…

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