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Animal Welfare Group Says Open Concrete Pits at Light Rail Sites Still Endanger Cats

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened

Let the Animals Live says open concrete pits at Tel Aviv light rail construction sites are still injuring animals, despite earlier warnings to NTA. The group cites Lucy, a stray cat found covered in concrete, while NTA says it fenced the sites and will review the issue again.

  • 01Let the Animals Live says open concrete pits at Tel Aviv rail sites remain a hazard.
  • 02The group says stray cat Lucy was found covered in hardened concrete.
  • 03Veterinarians shaved large sections of Lucy’s fur to remove the concrete.
  • 04The group warned NTA about the danger about three months earlier.
  • 05NTA says it instructed contractors to fence the sites and will re-examine the issue.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Animal Welfare Group Says Open Concrete Pits at Light Rail Sites Still Endanger Cats
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Animal welfare group warns concrete pits at light rail sites still endanger cats

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