A driver’s quick call may have saved four animals during Florida heat

Two Miami men face animal cruelty charges after Flagler County deputies discovered two distressed dogs and two pigeons trapped inside an enclosed U-Haul truck. The incident occurred during triple-digit Florida heat, where the animals were found in a critical state. A driver's prompt phone call alerted authorities, which likely saved the four animals from the extreme temperatures. The deputies intervened quickly to rescue the animals from the vehicle during the intense heatwave.