Brooklyn Girl Reunited With Cat Missing After Deadly Collapse
A cat missing since a deadly building collapse in Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood was found alive Sunday. He was returned to his 13-year-old owner, New York City officials said.
- 8 people died, including two children and two construction workers.
- 4 firefighters and 14 civilians were hurt; New York Post reported 19 injured.
- 4 days passed without food or water before workers found Isaac.
- Workers found him in a cabinet under the kitchen sink.
Why it matters: The three-story building fell into an adjacent construction site around 4 p.m. Wednesday. The collapse sheared away part of the building next door, exposing apartments.
- Coleman said her building used to shake during nearby construction work.
- Coleman said of those responsible, "They put a lot of lives in danger."
How 5 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 1 sources: The center centers the girl's viral plea and her account of construction shaking her building before the collapse.
Left coverage, 2 sources: The left sees a moment of relief amid the tragedy, crediting the city animal welfare office and a local nonprofit for the rescue.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right presents an emotional rescue story, while noting the criminal investigation and the girl's claim that lives were put in danger.
What’s next: Isaac is being treated at Flatbush Cats' veterinary clinic. Doctors hope to release him to his family within days.
- Authorities are examining excavation at the adjoining site.
- The Brooklyn district attorney's office has opened a criminal investigation.
- What caused the collapse, and did the excavation work next door play a role?
- Will anyone face criminal charges from the district attorney's investigation?
- When can displaced residents of the neighboring building return home?
