Inside a hot car, every minute counts; Greenwood police chief urges residents to call 911 when a child or pet appears to be in distress

Inside a hot car, every minute counts; Greenwood police chief urges residents to call 911 when a child or pet appears to be in distress

With the Lakelands already topping 40 days of 90-degree weather this year, local law enforcement officers know that reports of children and pets left in hot vehicles can become life-threatening emergencies within minutes.