Cat swims to MN fisherman, now they're best friends

What started as a routine fishing trip turned into something special for one Minnesota angler after catching an unexpected guest.

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A cat swam to a Minnesota fisherman, and now they're best friends. What started as a routine fishing trip turned into something special for a Minnesota angler. Erik Koffski heard meowing before heading out on his boat, which led to him finding a cat. The cat joined him while fishing ? and now Koffski and the cat have a new friendship. Photojournalist Scott Wise caught up with the pair.

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Ohio trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway, now awaiting adoption

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