Investigation underway after dog found dead in overheated car on Brown Street in Chorley
The dog was sadly found deceased in the car.
An investigation is currently underway after a dog was found dead in a car on one of the hottet days of the year.
Police were alerted to the distressing scene at 3.08pm on Wednesday, June 24, at Brown Street, in Chorley, after receiving a report from a member of the public.
Temperatures soared above 30 degrees last Wednesday and Thursday, with many dog owners advised not to take their pets out for walks.
A spokesperson for the police said that despite this advice they were still getting calls for distressed dogs in cars.
They said: “Your dog doesn't want to be left in the car whilst you 'just nip here and there'.
“We all know how hot it is currently (even in the shade) and any breeze is warm.
“In this weather we wouldn't sit in our car for 5 minutes with no air conditioning running or the windows down slightly.
“We have already had to deal with one fatality and too many close calls that are so easily avoidable.”
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police did not confirm the type of breed, but confirmed the incident was being investigated with enquiries ongoing.
They advised if you spot a distressed dog in a hot car to dial 999.