The dog, named Georgia, was found dead on July 13 inside the vehicle's kennel while her handler had gone to the sheriff's office, authorities said.

Georgia’s handler, who wasn’t publicly named, was inside the sheriff’s office July 13 and left her unattended in the vehicle’s kennel, authorities said. The heat index in Trenton was “around 100 to 102 degrees” that day, officials said.

DADE COUNTY, Ga. (Gray News) - A deputy was fired after a K-9 died in a hot car while the handler was inside the sheriff’s office. According to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Georgia was in her patrol car while her handler was inside the sheriff’s office.