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Man successfully rescues cat stuck 50 feet in tree for 11 days

The man was able to lure the cat closer using canned cat food.
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Brian Koerber
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Man successfully rescues cat stuck 50 feet in tree for 11 days
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After 11 long days, Sammy the cat was finally rescued.

Somehow, the cat was able to climb about 50 feet up a pine tree in Florence, Mississippi, but was unable to climb back down. It was a cartoon concept that became a reality.

After getting into position as Sammy yelled, rescuer Robert Reese was able to lure Sammy with the one thing cats are unable to resist: canned food. 

The cat was then placed into a bag for its safety, and Reese was able to safely bring it to the ground. 

[h/t:Reddit]

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Brian Koerber

Brian was the Culture Editor and has been working at Mashable on the web culture desk since 2014.


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