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Cape Coral firefighters rescued a cat from a canal on Thursday morning.>>Video above: Headlines for Dec. 12, 2025According to a Facebook post from the Cape Coral Fire Department, crews from Truck Two rescued a cat that had somehow gotten stuck in a canal.They wrapped the cat in a towel and took her back to the station, where Lee County Domestic Animal Services picked her up.CCFD encourages anyone who knows the cat to contact the Lee County shelter. The cat was found in the 1400 block of Southeast 13th Street.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral firefighters rescued a cat from a canal on Thursday morning.
>>Video above: Headlines for Dec. 12, 2025
According to a Facebook post from the Cape Coral Fire Department, crews from Truck Two rescued a cat that had somehow gotten stuck in a canal.
They wrapped the cat in a towel and took her back to the station, where Lee County Domestic Animal Services picked her up.
Cape Coral Fire Department
Crews wrap the rescued cat in a towel
CCFD encourages anyone who knows the cat to contact the Lee County shelter. The cat was found in the 1400 block of Southeast 13th Street.
Cape Coral Fire Department
If you know this cat, contact Lee County Domestic Animal Services
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