A four-year-old K-9 police dog named Vader died of heat exhaustion after being trapped inside a patrol car with a malfunctioning air conditioning system in Missouri.
Key Points
AC malfunction led to Vader's death
Community reactions varied from sympathy to criticism
Incident highlights previous cases of K-9 dogs dying from heat exhaustion
Pros
Raises awareness about the risks of leaving animals in hot cars
Prompts investigation into the incident to prevent future occurrences
Cons
Tragic loss of life for the K-9 dog Vader
Questions raised about the effectiveness of heat sensors in police cars