Nassau County deputies share reminder as summer heat swelters after rescuing pup accidentally locked in hot car

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies came to the rescue last month when a woman accidentally locked her keys inside her vehicle along with her dog.

Deputies managed to safely unlock the vehicle and rescue the pup without having to break a window.

“Even on days that don’t feel extremely hot, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly and become dangerous for pets in a matter of minutes,” said Sheriff Bill Leeper. “We were glad our deputies could help reunite this dog with its owner safely, but we encourage everyone to take extra precautions and never leave their pets unattended in a vehicle.”…

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