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C0RI0LANUS

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Wed Dec 11, 2024, 06:22 AM Dec 11

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.

Source:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-kitten-fleeing-ukraine-war-found-alive-romania-mountains/

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I am glad they both were found alive. The kitty most likely did help the man keep warm--or they riversedge Dec 11 #1
This is literally a heartwarming story. Emile Dec 11 #2
I saw what you did! Thanks for the pun. C0RI0LANUS Dec 11 #3
Perfect story on which to start the day. oasis Dec 11 #4
Cheers, oasis! C0RI0LANUS Dec 11 #5
For some strange reason I felt compelled tavernier Dec 11 #6
And Trump would turn over Mr. Duda and Peach to the Russians to be killed Botany Dec 11 #7
Don Jr would hunt poor Peach! C0RI0LANUS Dec 11 #9
Very cool story! Thanks! Hope22 Dec 11 #8
Beautiful malaise Dec 11 #10
Love happy endings. Evolve Dammit Dec 11 #11
Thank you forr this truly "heartwarming" start to my day. niyad Dec 11 #12
A wonderful good morning story! Ty electric_blue68 Dec 11 #13
Heartwarming (I guess) Duda is still a draft dodger. harumph Dec 11 #14
The cat is a Russian agent tasked with eliminating as many Ukrainian Wonder Why Dec 11 #15
Da! "Ukranians desert your units and get.... harumph Dec 11 #16
Oh, kinda embarrassing I didn't think of it in those terms.... electric_blue68 Dec 11 #17
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
I'm glad this had a happy ending MustLoveBeagles Dec 11 #18
I want to reach thru my PC screen and grab Peach for myself but my wife would give me the stink-eye. C0RI0LANUS Dec 12 #22
Thank you CORIOLANUS. What a sweet story. debm55 Dec 11 #19
You're welcome, debm55. C0RI0LANUS Dec 12 #21
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