US EditionState of Maine's First Comfort Dog Found Dead in State Vehicle
- Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate lab, was found dead in a state vehicle at the Bangor Regional Communications Center on Wednesday afternoon, as confirmed by the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications.
- The Maine Department of Public Safety described Baxter's death as accidental and stated that the vehicle's air conditioning had failed.
- Baxter had served as Maine's first official comfort dog since joining the Maine Bureau of Emergency Communications in 2022, supporting first responders' emotional well-being.
- The Department of Public Safety is conducting a review of the circumstances surrounding Baxter's death and is inspecting the vehicle for potential malfunctions.
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State of Maine's first comfort dog found dead in state vehicle, officials say
By Mark Quirk Click here for updates on this story BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) — The Maine Department of Public Safety is grieving the unexpected death of Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate lab who brought comfort and companionship to emergency responders as the state’s first official comfort dog. Baxter was found dead at about 2 p.m. Wednesday in a state vehicle, which was parked at the Bangor Regional Communications Center. The DPS said the vehicle u…
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By Mark Quirk Click here for updates on this story BANGOR, Maine (WMTW) — The Maine Department of Public Safety is grieving the unexpected death of Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate lab who brought comfort and companionship to emergency responders as the state’s first official comfort dog. Baxter was found dead at about 2 p.m. Wednesday in a state vehicle, which was parked at the Bangor Regional Communications Center. The DPS said the vehicle u…
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