Event Brief
Kitten Bungee recovering after 55-foot fall
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: A kitten named Bungee is recovering after surviving a nearly 55-foot fall from an I-275 overpass in St. Petersburg. Pinellas Animal Services staff rescued the kitten after it jumped during the attempt, and veterinarians say his recovery has been remarkable.
WHO: Pinellas Animal Services staff and veterinarians; kitten named Bungee
WHAT: Bungee is recovering after a nearly 55-foot fall from an I-275 overpass; his age is estimated at about 2.5 months and he is believed to be a domestic shorthair.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 10:18 PM ET
WHERE: I-275 overpass, St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported for how Bungee ended up stranded on the I-275 overpass.
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