Investigation under way into whether mechanical failure resulted in deaths of German shepherds Xtra and Soldier in Sydney
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New South Wales police are investigating whether engine failure led to a police car’s air conditioning failing and the subsequent death of two police dogs inside a special “dog pod”.
The German shepherds Xtra and Soldier were found dead inside the police vehicle by their handler on Thursday at about 12.30pm.
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