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Twenty puppies found dead crammed in back of van with no ventilation on scorching hot day
TWENTY puppies died after being crammed into a van on a scorching hot day.
Forty-four dogs - including Beagles and Chihuahuas - were seen by a woman being transferred between the cars, whimpering .
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Twenty of 44 puppies died after being crammed into a hot car on a scorching hot day last AugustCredit: BPM
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A woman reported the owner after hearing whimpering coming from the van and challenging himCredit: BPM
And a man has now been fined after the discovery, with 20 of the 44 dogs tragically dying after the experience.
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