One of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's surviving dogs played a role in helping investigators find their bodies last month, the Santa Fe fire chief said.

New heartbreaking details are coming to light about the tragic deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa Hackman and their dog Zinna, and the role the couple’s other two dogs played in locating their bodies.

SANTA FE, N.M. — One of Gene Hackman’s dogs led first responders to his body when they had difficulty locating him. USA Today shared more details of the day when Hackman and his wife were found dead.