Florida Police Officer Rescues Tiny Kitten From Busy Roadway

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23 May 2024 at 8:12 am

A police officer in Alachua, Florida, was able to safely remove a small kitten lying on a busy roadway on Sunday, May 12.

Footage released by the Alachua Police Department shows Officer Thomas Stanfield exiting his vehicle on Highway 441 and approaching the small black kitten.

Stanfield scoops the animal up in his hand and can be seen driving back while holding it in his palm.

Alachua Police Department thanked a local truck driver who helped Stanfield stop traffic in order to safely rescue the kitten.

The kitten has since found a loving forever home, police said. Credit: Alachua Police Department via Storyful

Video transcript

I just found a baby kitten in the middle of 441.

You know, I thank you.

He was crazy but he me days.

Oh, I'd rather keep you from.

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