Kelly Ripa Recalls The “Scary” Experience of Accidentally Locking Her Dog Lena in the Car: “All I Could Think of Was… Mark is Going to Kill Me”
Kelly Ripa shared a frightening experience of accidentally locking her dog Lena in her car while attending a street festival in Palm Springs. Despite the initial panic, Ripa managed to get help from a stranger in a van, who called 911 for assistance. Ultimately, Ripa's phone and keys were locked inside the car, leading to a humorous yet stressful situation.
- ▪Kelly Ripa took her dog Lena to a street festival in Palm Springs.
- ▪She accidentally locked Lena, her phone, and keys inside her car.
- ▪A stranger in a van helped Ripa by calling 911 for assistance.
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Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Flipboard Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to copy URL Copy Kelly Ripa Recalls The “Scary” Experience of Accidentally Locking Her Dog Lena in the Car: “All I Could Think of Was… Mark is Going to Kill Me” By Alex Vena Published May 26, 2026, 11:18 a.m. ET Where to Stream: Live with Kelly and Mark Powered by Reelgood More On: Kelly Ripa Mark Consuelos Tells Kelly Ripa To “Keep Going” With Her “Heavy Lifting Phase” Workouts: “So You Think That My Butt Will Get Bigger?” Kelly Ripa Humiliated After Having To Put Her Carry-On “Liquids” In A “See-Through Plastic Bag” At The Airport: “Some of My Liquids Are Embarrassing” Kelly…
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