Tragic Heatwave Claims Lives of 8 Dogs in Unairconditioned Midwest Drive

Eight dogs died and several others suffered heat-related injuries after being transported in the back of an uncooled cargo van through northern Indiana. The driver claimed to be unaware of the air conditioning failure and stopped at a convenience store where passersby and store employees tried to help the dogs. The incident is being described as a "freak event" caused by a mechanical failure. However, the executive director of the Humane Society of Hobart encountered resistance when trying to gather information for her investigation. She believes the dogs should not have been traveling in extreme heat and accuses the owner of neglect. The police allowed the owner to drive away with dead dogs and others in unsecured crates, and the humane society's attempts to confine the remaining dogs were blocked.