Police K-9 Dies After Air Conditioner Malfunctions In W.Va. Deputy's Cruiser
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WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia authorities say a K-9 has died after the air-conditioning unit of a cruiser malfunctioned.
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post Monday that 4-year-old Midas was in his vehicle kennel when the cruiser's air conditioner and safety windows failed.
County K-9 cruisers have windows that are designed to lower, activate a fan and set off an alarm when the temperature inside rises to a certain level.
News outlets report the lethargic canine was taken to a clinic where staff later became concerned because of his initial recovery and increased mobility.
Midas was sedated so he could rest but managed to pull his catheter out. Authorities say it's believed that may have caused a blood clot to become dislodged, which led the dog to suffer a deadly seizure.
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