Dog rescued after being thrown from car near river can't be saved

Photo courtesy of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department

MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. (FOX 10) - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Lake Patrol rescued a dog with broken legs from the side of the road near Salt River. 

MCSO said it looks like the dog was thrown from a car causing him to suffer a broken spine and legs. 

Deputies named the dog Tadpole and took him to a vet. Unfortunately, due to his injuries the dog could not be saved. 

MCSO is seeking information regarding this incident. Call 602-876-1011 with any information. 

This story was reported from Phoenix.