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Five-hour rescue saves cat missing for 4 years

Five-hour rescue saves cat missing for 4 years

Summary

A five-hour rescue operation in Portsmouth, England, led to a reunion between a cat named Alfie and its owner, Mandy Davis, after being missing since 2022. The RSPCA and local rescue services saved Alfie, who was trapped in a tight gap, and discovered he had been missing for four years due to a microchip.

Key Facts

  • Alfie the cat had been missing since 2022.
  • The RSPCA and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service worked together on the rescue.
  • Alfie was found trapped in a small space between two conservatories.
  • The rescue team sedated Alfie to safely remove him without causing injury.
  • After sedation, the team had a short time to free him to avoid breathing problems.
  • Alfie was found just two roads away from his owner's house.
  • The cat was scanned for a microchip, confirming his identity and missing status.
  • Alfie returned home in good health and is now enjoying his time with his owner.

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