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Police rescue 60 cats from abandoned sailboat in Tacoma

Tacoma police, in collaboration with local animal organizations, rescued sixty cats and kittens from an abandoned sailboat.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The police in Tacoma, Washington, recently carried out a remarkable rescue operation, retrieving sixty cats and kittens from an abandoned sailboat. The rescue took place in collaboration with local animal organizations.

The boat, which was anchored, is currently the focus of a criminal investigation. It has not been disclosed who the owner of the boat is or what circumstances led to the animals being discovered.

According to the police, cats are excellent at hiding, which made the rescue challenging. The animals are now safely housed with the involved organizations.

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