Two Bexar County K-9s dead after night left inside hot cruiser
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014177849
Source: KENS5 San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO -- The Bexar County Sheriff's Department says two of its K-9s have died after they were left inside a patrol vehicle overnight.
According to a statement from the Sheriff's Office, the dogs were "inadvertently" left inside the vehicle overnight and died from apparent heat exposure.
The deputy responsible, identified as Deputy Steve Benoy, has been placed on administrative leave as the Animal Care Services and the BCSO investigate the incident. He was described as a 23-year veteran who has been assigned to the K-9 unit for 13 years of his career with the BCSO.
According to the statement, Benoy is "completely devastated by the tragic accident."
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Those poor dogs. Unconditional loyalty. Died in the line of service. I hope that this horrible incident will make the Bexar County Sherriff's Dept take steps to insure all their K-9s are safe at night.
