Shelby Farms Park: Heat stroke the cause of death for two dogs

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 27, 2019 11:32 AM CT | Published: August 27, 2019 11:28 AM CT

After public concern that toxic algae may have led to the deaths of two dogs who died shortly after swimming at Shelby Farms Park, park officials say veterinarians have ruled heat stroke as the cause of both deaths.

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Jared Boyd

Jared Boyd

Jared Boyd is program manager for WYXR 91.7 FM. 


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