A friend said Rob Emslie, 47, had started wearing the collar of his favourite dog, Sheevah, after the animal had to be put down five weeks ago, reported Beeld.

Although Emslie had a new dog, he was still wearing the collar when he went to the Butterfield restaurant in Kragga Kamma recently.

It would appear that when Emslie left the restaurant, he was unaware of closing the car door on part of the leash attached to the collar. When he reversed, the lead became tangled up in the wheel and broke his neck.

A passer-by noticed the new dog jumping in and out of the car through an open window and upon investigating, found Emslie’s body.

The police confirmed the incident.

According to Beeld, the new dog has not been seen since.

Submitted on 06/11/2012

Submitted by: Juan de Lange
Reference: http://m.news24.com/news24/SouthAfrica/News/Man-dies-in-freak-dog-collar-accident-20120611

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Bruce said:
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So he was wearing his deceased dogs collar AND leash? What a bizarre way to pay tribute to the dog. I've had a few dogs over the years and never felt the need to go around wearing a collar and leash... Thanks, Juan!

James said:
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A pretty unique way to go...and what does it for me is that he had already gotten a new dog...!Thanks, Juan!

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