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Grateful Monkey Owner Thanks Firefighters for Heroic Efforts
11/29/2025
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- Gena Walck visited Punta Gorda's Fire Station One to thank firefighters for saving her Capuchin monkey Leah during a medical emergency last month.
- The firefighters provided oxygen and intubation in an attempt to stabilize Leah, which did not succeed.
- Walck brought ornaments and a painting of Leah to the station.
- Walck said she is absolutely beyond grateful for all they did.
