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Ukrainian Fleeing War Rescued After 3 Days with Kitten

1/17/2026

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Vladislav Duda, a 28-year-old Ukrainian, was rescued from a deep ravine in Romania's Maramures region after three days of hypothermia with his kitten Peach.
Rescuers found him soaked and frozen, with Peach snuggled inside his jacket for warmth.
Duda fled Ukraine to avoid conscription amid the war with Russia, and he expressed gratitude for Peach's survival.
The rescue operation faced harsh weather, highlighting the challenges Ukrainians face escaping the conflict.

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Vladislav Duda, a 28-year-old Ukrainian, was rescued from a deep ravine in Romania's Maramures region after three days of hypothermia with his kitten Peach.
Rescuers found him soaked and frozen, with Peach snuggled inside his jacket for warmth.
Duda fled Ukraine to avoid conscription amid the war with Russia, and he expressed gratitude for Peach's survival.
The rescue operation faced harsh weather, highlighting the challenges Ukrainians face escaping the conflict.