A close call has prompted Prince George RCMP to remind people to refrain from leaving children and dogs in their vehicles, exposing them to potentially-fatal summer heat.
Over the weekend, RCMP were called to a report of a child left unattended in a vehicle while a parent went into a business.
Although the engine and the air conditioning were still running, RCMP believed the youngster was in distress. Officers took lawful action and removed the child, notified the Ministry of Children and Family Development and cautioned the parent.
"Fortunately, the toddler was found to be in good health," RCMP said.
RCMP have also been busy dealing with reports of dogs being left in vehicles - responding to 23 such calls so far in May.
"Some of these incidents have resulted in officers finding dogs in good health while others have resulted in finding dogs in distress," RCMP said. "Either way, leaving a dog in a hot vehicle for even a few minutes is not acceptable and appropriate charges could follow."
For more information, go to spca.bc.ca/news/do-not-leave-animals-in-hot-cars/.
