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Massachusetts Family Finds Missing Cat Trapped Under New Bathtub After 30 Hours
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By היקס
First reported by Mako · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
A Massachusetts family found their missing cat trapped under a new bathtub for 30 hours during home renovations, rescuing him unharmed after hearing his meow from the bathroom.
- 01A white cat named Fluffy was missing for 30 hours during home renovations in Needham, Massachusetts.
- 02The family initially thought Fluffy escaped outside and printed missing posters and hired a pet tracker.
- 03Melissa Kirby heard a faint meow from the bathroom and found Fluffy trapped under the new bathtub.
- 04An emergency plumber was called to rescue Fluffy through a hole in the bathroom floor.
- 05Fluffy was safely freed within an hour and returned home unharmed.
- 06The family plans to attach an AirTag to Fluffy to prevent future disappearances.
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