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ICYMI: Cat Stranded Up Tree Reunited With Nesconset Family

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Tiger is rescued by Omar, a tree climber from Impressive Properties, after having climbed 50 feet up a tree in Nesconset. He was stuck for three days before being reunited with his family.
Tiger is rescued by Omar, a tree climber from Impressive Properties, after having climbed 50 feet up a tree in Nesconset. He was stuck for three days before being reunited with his family. (Town of Smithtown)

NESCONSET, NY — One lucky cat is back home with his family after going missing last week and finding himself up a tree. Tiger, a domestic shorthair tabby cat, was rescued in a Town of Smithtown operation, officials said in a news release.

A Nesconset resident on Friday heard meowing coming from one of her trees. Tiger had climbed well over 50 feet up in the tree and appeared to be in distress, prompting the Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter to dispatch Animal Control Officers for a rescue.

"Normally a cat will climb down on its own, after they grow thirsty or hungry," officials said. "However, it became apparent that Tiger was unable to get down on his own, after being stuck for three days."

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