Overview
- Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office posted the rescue video Saturday from a Tuesday incident in northern Okeechobee County.
- Owners called for help after a 15-minute automatic shut-off killed the engine and air conditioning, leaving the truck locked.
- Sgt. Richard Varnadore shattered a window and, with K-9 handler Carson Reno, pulled out two overheated dogs and began cooling them with water.
- Both dogs received emergency treatment from Dr. G. W. Jarriel at Okeechobee Veterinary Hospital and made a full recovery.
- The agency said it shared the video to educate residents about how quickly vehicles become dangerous for pets, even in November.