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Cat Stuck for Days 50ft up Tree As Storm Hits—Then a Kind Stranger Steps In

Cat Stuck for Days 50ft up Tree As Storm Hits—Then a Kind Stranger Steps In

Summary

During a heavy winter storm in Rhode Island, a cat named Pixie got stuck in a tree for three days. Despite efforts from neighbors to help, a brother-sister team from a local union eventually rescued the cat. The rescue was organized and shared by Heather, a TikTok user, and gained significant attention on social media.

Key Facts

  • Pixie the cat was stuck 50 feet up a tree during a severe winter storm in Rhode Island.
  • The storm had winds up to 60 mph and about 3 feet of snow.
  • Neighbors tried to rescue Pixie by using tables and chairs without success.
  • Due to the storm, emergency responders were unable to assist.
  • Heather, a neighbor, posted about the situation online, which led to a rescue.
  • A member of the Local 37 Iron Workers Union climbed the tree and saved Pixie.
  • The rescue video was shared on TikTok and received over 305,000 views.
  • Heather later gave a care package to Pixie's owner, and the cat is now safe and resting.

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