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Heat death in Dingolfing: 19-year-old lets dog die in the car!
A 19-year-old left his dog in a hot car while visiting the outdoor pool in Dingolfing, which had tragic consequences. Police are investigating.
Heat death in Dingolfing: 19-year-old lets dog die in the car!
A tragic incident recently occurred in Dingolfing, reigniting the debate about protecting animals in hot cars. A 19-year-old dog owner left his loyal companion in the car for more than an hour while visiting the outdoor pool. When he finally returned, any help came too late: the dog had died due to the extreme heat. The owner took the four-legged friend to a veterinarian, who could only determine that he was dead. The police have initiated an investigation into an offense against the Animal Welfare Act, as [pnp.de](https://www.pnp.de/lokales/landkreis-dingolfing-landau/wärmetod-19-jaehriger-laesst-hund-bei-freibad Visit-in-dingolfing-im-heissen-auto-zurueck-18886262) reports.
In the current summer heat, when outside temperatures can quickly rise to over 25 degrees Celsius, the interior of a car becomes a deadly trap. At such moderate temperatures, the interior of the car can heat up to a frightening 50 degrees within a short period of time, which is life-threatening for children and animals. The police strongly warn that neither animals nor children should ever be left in the car. The health risks are serious: heat stroke, circulatory failure and heat exhaustion are just some of the possible consequences that can occur in acute situations.
Rescue measures and legal aspects
What should you do if you spot a dog in a hot car? The first step is to find the owner of the animal. If this cannot be reached, the police (110) or the fire department (112) should be called immediately. veto-tierschutz.de offers decisive advice on this, which states: Only if there is an acute danger to the life of the animal should one resort to breaking the window.
Signs of acute distress include heavy panting, lethargy and even vomiting. If in doubt, passers-by are advised to call witnesses and secure evidence in the form of photos or videos. This means you are legally on the safe side if there is a later discussion about the necessity of the rescue measure. According to anwalt.de, breaking the window can only be justified under certain conditions, in particular the acute danger to the animal's life.
Legal consequences for animal owners
The incident in Dingolfing is not an isolated case. This year there have been several similar cases in which the fate of animals has been shockingly neglected. In August last year, for example, the fire department in Hamburg had to intervene when a dog was locked in a car when the outside temperature was 25 degrees; They had to break the rear window to free the animal.
Animal owners must be aware that they will face severe penalties if they violate the Animal Welfare Act. These can range from fines to prison sentences of up to three years. The costs for the deployment of police and fire services usually also have to be borne by the owner.
These tragic events should wake us all up! In summer temperatures, it is absolutely necessary to strictly protect animal companions in the car and never leave them alone. If in doubt, the police advise calling 911 and playing it safe - both for the well-being of the animals and for people.