Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(115,966 posts)
Mon Dec 9, 2024, 07:45 PM Monday

Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Ukrainian man who embarked on a perilous journey fleeing his war-torn country into Romania was rescued from a deep mountain ravine in subzero temperatures with an unlikely companion: his months-old kitten named Peach.

More than a dozen rescuers worked in a harsh blizzard to save Vladislav Duda, 28, who was found “soaked and frozen” and severely hypothermic in a 400-meter (437-yard) deep ravine in the northern Maramures region last week, according to the region’s mountain rescue service. Duda had fled Ukraine to avoid being drafted into his country’s armed forces fighting Russia.

“The cat was warm and was warming him … so he saved his life,” Dan Benga, the director of the Maramures mountain rescue service, told The Associated Press. “The only thing we saw he is caring about is the cat. He doesn’t care about himself.

When the rescue team located and found the Ukrainian, they unzipped his jacket and discovered Peach snuggled up inside. Benga recalls asking Duda if he was OK, to which he replied: “I’m happy because my cat is alive. I got a chance from God for a new life. The happiest moment is because the cat is here with me,” Benga recalled Duda saying.

https://apnews.com/article/romania-ukraine-draft-cat-rescue-mountain-war-8e57bc8b07a2ec80ea16ca9cd09450b3

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday OP
Nice about the kitten. I'm going to need to know more about the draft dodger though before passing judgement. EarnestPutz Monday #1

EarnestPutz

(2,647 posts)
1. Nice about the kitten. I'm going to need to know more about the draft dodger though before passing judgement.
Mon Dec 9, 2024, 07:57 PM
Monday

And to tell you the truth, "conscientious objector" just isn't going to cut it this time, in my opinion.

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Foreign Affairs»Ukrainian man fleeing war...