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Showing Original Post only (View all)Man Fleeing Ukraine War with Kitten Found Alive in Frigid Romania Mountains: "Peach Kept My Heart Warm" [View all]
Salvamont Maramures, a Romanian mountain rescue service, saved the two. Peach the cat peers from the jacket of its owner, Vladislav Duda (28). They were rescued from a deep mountain ravine in a state of severe hypothermia. (Photo: AP)
When the rescue team located and found the Ukrainian, they unzipped his jacket and discovered Peach snuggled up inside. Duda said: "I'm happy because my cat is alive. I got a chance from God for a new life. The happiest moment is because the cat is here with me."
The auburn-colored kitten, a tomcat named "Peach" in Ukrainian, was experiencing the effects of malnutrition after they ran out of food four days earlier and melted snow helped to keep him alive.
"Peach kept my heart warm and he kept my faith alive," the Ukrainian said.
Peach also means stove or oven.
During the complex ascent out of the ravine which took more than five hours, the Ukrainian would not let go of his kitten. He kept Peach clutched to his chest from the bottom to the top until he was put in the ambulance.
Duda requested the rescuers to 'Please take care of the cat.'"
Peach at the Animal Med vet clinic after being rescued along with its owner after three days in a deep mountain ravine in Baia Mare, Romania. (Photo: 9 Dec 2024, AP)
Peach received veterinary treatment in Baia Mare and is expected to fully recover.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-kitten-fleeing-ukraine-war-found-alive-romania-mountains/
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Man Fleeing Ukraine War with Kitten Found Alive in Frigid Romania Mountains: "Peach Kept My Heart Warm" [View all]
C0RI0LANUS
Dec 11
OP
I am glad they both were found alive. The kitty most likely did help the man keep warm--or they
riversedge
Dec 11
#1
Hi electric_blue68. 1) Don't be embarrassed; 2) We don't know all the circumstances of Duda.
C0RI0LANUS
Dec 12
#20
Good points. I definitely go here for distraction! Including cute, or beautiful animals.
electric_blue68
Dec 12
#23