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60 cats rescued from abandoned sailboat anchored off beach in Washington state
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Sixty cats and kittens have been rescued from an abandoned 40-foot sailboat anchored off Owen Beach near Tacoma, Washington, following reports of unsafe living conditions on board.
- The rescue operation, involving Tacoma Police and Animal Control, took nearly a week to carefully locate and remove all the cats, many of which were frightened and malnourished.
- Authorities are continuing an active criminal investigation related to the vessel and are searching for any cats that may have evaded rescue, urging the public to report sightings without boarding the boat.
- The police department emphasized that while they believe all cats have been removed, the possibility of some remaining on the boat cannot be ruled out, and the boat will eventually be moved unless its owner returns.
