A DEHYDRATED deer was hospitalised and a struggling dog was rescued from a hot caravan.

Police officers from the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team found a deer stumbling on the road.

The animal was taken to Moyles Court Wildlife Hospital where it is now receiving treatment.

Officers were also alerted to reports of a dog left in a caravan with no ventilation, suffering from the extreme 33-degree heat.

Speaking on the two incidents, a spokesperson for the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team said: “Today PC Organ and PC Haggett attended Poole following reports of a dog which had been left in a caravan.

“Entry was forced into the caravan where the dog was found to be left with no water.

“Fortunately, the dog was ok after it had been given water and fresh air. The RSPCA attended to assist officers and will be progressing the matter further.

“Please remember, dogs die in hot cars, caravans, conservatories, and outbuildings on a warm day.

“Temperatures rose to around 30 degrees today, which can quickly create temperatures of 53 degrees in environments such as those mentioned.

“This wasn’t the only heat-related incident for the team, whilst PC Middleton was out making enquiries into a vehicle theft series in rural Dorset, she discovered a dehydrated deer stumbling on the road.

“PC Middleton took the deer to a wildlife hospital where it is expected to receive treatment over the next few days. Thank you to Wildlife Rescue at Moyles Court for taking the deer on.”