7 Puppies Dead after Flight
After a flight from Tulsa to O'Hare, seven puppies were found dead. They were among 14 other puppies that were shipped in kennels from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Chicago, Illinois.
Frances Fagan, American Airlines spokeswoman, said the dogs "appeared lethargic" as the dogs were supposed to be loaded for their connecting flights. It was clear that something was wrong.
The dogs appeared to have been affected by the heat. "Our employees did work to try to cool them down."
Five of the puppies died at the airport, while the other two died en route to a veterinarian. There is no immediate knowledge of what caused the death of these puppies, but the airline is investigating.
"We're waiting for a complete understanding of what happened," says Fagan.
Posted by Shane Alan Andersen
