Newport Beach Police shared body-camera video showing an Animal Control officer breaking a car window to rescue five dogs trapped in a hot vehicle. Police posted the footage Friday as a warning to pet owners about the risks when Southern California temperatures spike.
WHO:Newport Beach Police Department Animal Control officer; Newport Beach Police Department
WHAT:An officer broke a car window to free and save five dogs trapped in a hot car; police shared body-camera video as a public safety warning.
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:Newport Beach, CA
WHY:Police said the rescue was prompted by dogs being trapped in a hot car as temperatures spiked across Southern California.
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