Twenty-year-old Tiki, a blind cat, was rescued from Nabnasset Lake in Westford after being spotted floating on a piece of ice. Two contractors, Nate and Kris, bravely used a rowboat and shovel to reach Tiki, pulling him from the frigid water just before hypothermia set in. Upon arrival, animal control found Tiki shivering and lethargic, requiring immediate veterinary care due to dangerously low body temperature. While the cat’s escape from home and potential pursuit by a predator remain under investigation, Tiki is now recovering comfortably at home.
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Seuk Kim, a 49-year-old pilot known for his volunteer work transporting rescued dogs, died in a plane crash in New York’s Catskill Mountains. The crash, involving a Mooney M20J aircraft, also resulted in the death of one dog, while another injured dog was rescued and a third later found safe. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, with weather conditions at the time noted as light rain and a foot of snow on the ground. Kim was flying for a nonprofit organization dedicated to animal rescue and transport.
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Man triggers three-car crash after jumping out of his car to save a kitten on 91 Freeway
The news of a man causing a three-car crash on the 91 Freeway after jumping out of his car to rescue a kitten might seem like a heroic act at the surface level. However, digging deeper into the details revealed that this impulsive decision had consequences that extended beyond just saving the life of a feline.
The man’s abrupt halt in the fast lane to save the kitten led to a chain reaction that resulted in one person getting injured and multiple vehicles being damaged.… Continue reading
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