Four dingoes from Australia suffered heatstroke during the 2003 Shanghai Tourism Festival parade along Huaihai Lu on Saturday evening, reports Shanghai Evening Post.

The four dogs featured on the float sponsored by the Shanghai Wildlife Park had recently been imported from Australia.

And, they were part of a promotion to attract more visitors to the animal preserve.

However, intense heat from lights on the float combined with car exhaust and all the surrounding noise and excitement caused the dingoes to become ill.

After the parade, the four dogs were immediately sent to Ruijin Hospital where they recuperated overnight under the care of the nurses on duty and keepers from the park.

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