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The Skagway News

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Police & Fire Blotter

Police and Fire Blotter and a Kitty Saved

At approximately 10:15 p.m. on May 10, a resident called Skagway Fire Dispatch to ask for assistance retrieving their cat named, Kitty. The feline had been missing for three days and was found stuck 25 feet up a tree. Fire Department personnel responded and were able to remove Kitty from the tree utilizing a 24 foot extension ladder. Chief Rau, Captain Ackerman and medic personnel Myers and Taylor were able to assist Myers in retrieving Kitty safely. She was returned to her family without incident. Photo: Officer J.J. Reddick

May 6 

Fire personnel responded to a fire alarm on Spring Street.

May 8 

Police assisted a motorist with jumping their battery.

May 10 

Police and fire personnel rescued a cat stuck in a tree.

May 12 

Police helped a motorist regain entry to their locked vehicle. 

EMS assisted Airlift Northwest with a medevac from the clinic.

May 13 

A bag of items found at the municipal rifle range was turned into the police station.

May 14 

EMS responded to a medical emergency.

May 16 

EMS responded to a medical emergency. 

May 17 

Police helped a motorist regain entry to their locked vehicle.

Fire personnel responded to a fire alarm on Broadway Street.

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