Police rescue 60 cats and kittens from abandoned sailboat off Washington beach after 6-day operation
6 when its Marine Services Unit responded to reports of an abandoned 40-foot sailboat in the waters off Owen Beach.Officers initially discovered more than 30 cats and kittens living in unsafe conditions aboard the vessel, with many appearing frightened and malnourished. "However, this remains an active criminal case. Michael Sinkewicz is a writer for Fox News Digital.
- ▪6 when its Marine Services Unit responded to reports of an abandoned 40-foot sailboat in the waters off Owen Beach.Officers initially discovered more than 30 cats and kittens living in unsafe conditions aboard the vessel, with many appearin
- ▪"However, this remains an active criminal case.
- ▪Michael Sinkewicz is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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Boating Police rescue 60 cats and kittens from abandoned sailboat off Washington beach after 6-day operation Many of the frightened and malnourished animals were taken to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published August 12, 2026 11:55pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Police bodycam video captures arrest of Florida father accused of killing kittens in front of teen daughter Bodycam video shows Lee County deputies arresting a Fort Myers father accused of killing two family kittens and injuring a third as a form of punishment against his teenage daughter, according to authorities.
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