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12-week-old cat rescued from tree in Bellevue

BELLEVUE, Wash. — A 12-week-old cat was rescued Wednesday morning after being stuck in a tree in Bellevue.

When the fire department arrived, Phoenix the cat was beyond the reach of their ladders.

Fire officials called Canopy Cat Rescue to come save her.

The non-profit group specializes in rescuing cats in trees all over Western Washington, providing special climbers.

Phoenix was safely rescued and reunited with her very-relieved family.