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Three dogs found dead in hot car in downtown parking lot, officials investigating
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· July 20, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident are available through WOAI News 4. In downtown Terrell Hills, a disturbing discovery was made in a parked car.
In downtown Terrell Hills , a disturbing discovery was made in a parked car. Officials found three dogs dead inside the vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation by SA Animal Care Services and the San Antonio Police Department.
The investigation was prompted by a report of a strong odor coming from the car. Authorities suspect that heat exposure may have contributed to the dogs' deaths, but a necropsy will be performed to determine the cause.
Further details about the incident are available through WOAI News 4. Authorities are reviewing the case to determine if animal-cruelty charges are warranted.
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Category: parks Published: July 20, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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