Dogs Rescued from Sweltering Car in Sikhio

Two dogs were rescued on May 15 from a dangerously hot car parked at Talat Nork market in the Sikhio district. Bystanders and market vendors took swift action by dousing the car with water and alerting the authorities. The incident, which was captured on video and shared extensively online, has sparked widespread concern and criticism.

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The dogs had been left inside the car since morning, with windows slightly open, until midday. Footage showed a white dog crouched beneath the driver's seat and a brown dog struggling with its head trapped in the window gap. Witnesses, noticing the distress of the animals, notified Sikhio Municipality's civil defence unit while attempting to cool the car by pouring water over it.

Upon arrival, officers forced the car door open to rescue the white dog easily. However, the brown dog's extraction was more challenging due to its head being stuck. A motorcycle taxi driver assisted in lifting the dog while rescuers carefully freed its head. Both dogs were eventually rescued to the relief of onlookers.

The car's owner returned shortly after the rescue and apologised, explaining that their errand had taken longer than anticipated. The head of the civil defence unit used the incident as a case study, reminding the public about the dangers of leaving pets and children in parked cars, especially during hot weather, even if windows are slightly open.

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