Don't leave your dog in the car in hot weather


By AGENCY

Cars with windows opened at differing heights could still be dangerous when temperatures outside are at 28°C or higher. Photo: 123rf.com

When it's hot out,"it'll be quick" can be deadly: There's no amount of time that is safe to leave a child or pet inside a car, even if you crack the windows or are away for just a few minutes.

Temperatures inside a car can quickly hit up to 60°C, reports Germany's ADAC automobile association. People who leave their child or dog in a car parked in the sun are risking their lives – it doesn't matter the colour of the vehicle nor if the window's cracked.

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