Dogs left in 36C heat in campervan at Seatown
They had no water and just a roof vent was open
Two dogs have been found left in a campervan in Dorset in sweltering temperatures and without any water.
Firefighters had finished attending an incident at Seatown when they were made aware of the situation by a member of the public.
A thermal imaging camera showed the temperature inside the camper was 36 degrees.
A spokesperson for Bridport Fire Station said:
"Upon inspection crews found the two dogs looking pretty warm in cages with no water and just a roof vent open.
"Crews used a triple extension ladder to get onto the roof and using a thermal imaging camera found the temperature inside the van was at 36C. Just as we were informing the police the owner arrived and opened up the van. Advice was given.
"It goes without saying, in these temperatures, do not leave animals in vehicles. Even with the windows open temperatures can be very high."