John McCain’s dog dies in ‘tragic accident,’ family says

The beloved dog of the late Sen. John McCain has joined her master.

In a series of social-media posts Monday, widow Cindy and daughter Meghan announced the death of Chesapeake Bay retriever Burma.

“She died today in a tragic accident at our beloved Hidden Valley,” Cindy McCain wrote on Instagram. “She [is] now frolicking with the one she loved most in heaven now.”

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To all who loved our dear Burma. She died today in a tragic accident at our beloved Hidden Valley. She now frolicking with the one she loved most in heaven now @senjohnmccain

A post shared by Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) on Apr 8, 2019 at 3:12pm PDT

In a separate Instagram post, Meghan McCain wrote that “our dog Burma was my father’s birthday present years ago and was absolutely and truly devoted to him. She would never leave his side, followed him around every single step when he would walk around our ranch.”

Meghan McCain began her tribute to Burma, which included a photo of her father with the dog, with “Every time I think my heart can’t be broken any further…”

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Every time I think my heart can’t be broken any further…our dog Burma was my fathers birthday present years ago and was absolutely and truly devoted to him. She would never leave his side, followed him around every single step when he would walk around our ranch, slept by his side every night and we always said Chesapeake bay retrievers were the most affectionate breed of dogs. The love this dog gave him was equal to a family member. I love you Burma and hope you’re in heaven jumping into creeks, chasing sticks and fish with Dad. 💔

A post shared by Meghan McCain (@meghanmccain) on Apr 8, 2019 at 3:35pm PDT