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July 29, 2026

Utility company shuts off power to rescue cat trapped on top of telephone pole

We’ve all heard of cats finding themselves in sticky situations, often stuck in trees, but in Pennsylvania, an adventurous feline had a unique misadventure, ending up perched high on a telephone line. Fortunately, the local community rallied together to ensure the cat’s safe rescue.

On the 11th of October, concerned neighbors in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, spotted a gray-and-white cat precariously positioned atop a telephone pole, as reported by the Columbia Borough Police Department.

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The situation was dire; not only was the cat at risk of falling from this lofty perch, but there was also the looming threat of electrocution if it came into contact with live power lines.

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