When seasoned rescuer John Debacker received an urgent call about a mysterious animal stranded in the middle of New York City’s busy Grand Central Parkway, he knew there was no time to waste.

He quickly reached out to his friend Karenlynn Stracher for assistance, and together, the pair braved four lanes of speeding traffic to help the helpless creature.

A High-Stakes Rescue

When John and Karenlynn arrived, they spotted the distressed animal perched on the center median.

As they drew closer, they realized it wasn’t just any animal—it was a frightened cat. Knowing how fast and unpredictable cats can be, they approached her with extreme caution.

With cars flying past them on both sides, John covered his hands with a blanket and attempted to scoop the cat up. But startled, she bolted and

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