In an act of bravery and love for animals, Yurani Vanegas, a well-known rescuer in Ibagué, did not hesitate to risk her life to save a cat trapped in a fire that affected several businesses on 19th Street.
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Yurani Vanegas is the rescuer who, on the afternoon of Friday, August 16, risked her life in a voracious, large-scale fire in Ibagué. In the midst of the tragedy, she managed to rescue a cat that had been trapped from the flames.
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A fire reported by Ibagué relief agencies on Friday, August 16, 2024, consumed 15 commercial premises in the city center.
The emergency originated in one of the establishments on 19th Street and 5th Avenue and quickly spread to other businesses in the area.
The accident, which destroyed a commercial establishment and affected other premises, was the scene of a tragedy in which a heroic act went viral on social media, saving the life of an animal.
A true animal lover
Upon arriving at the scene, Yurani joined the cat’s owner in the desperate search. After hearing the frightened feline’s meows, she broke the structure where she was trapped to get her out.
The moment in which Yurani looks out and tearfully shows the cat she rescues was recorded on video
In an interview with the media outlet Ecos del Combeima, the rescuer said: “There is nothing that breaks my heart more than seeing people suffering and defenseless little animals.”
The kitten was on the stairs, but then moved and became trapped, almost fainting. When she heard her owner’s voice, she began to meow. Yurani said that she had to break the structure with her hands to get her out. “We are always here to help,” she said.
How was the feline treated?
The cat received treatment at a veterinary clinic and is being monitored for smoke inhalation. Fortunately, no human losses were reported.
In parallel, the Ibagué City Hall, under the direction of Mayor Johana Aranda, continues with the assessment and support work in the affected area.
The Secretary of Infrastructure, Jonathan Suárez, assured that the Mayor’s Office is committed to assisting the affected merchants and is working hard to normalize the situation after the devastating fire,
This Sunday, the demolition of the structure where it was located on 19th Street and 4th Avenue will take place, so that rescue agencies can control the hot spots that remained after the voracious fire.
The work of the Fire Department, which fought to mitigate the damage caused by the fire, is also highlighted.
#Ibague Animal rights activist risked his life to save a trapped cat from a fire.
On 19th Street, a large fire broke out that affected more than 16 businesses, and during the incident, a cat was trapped in one of the houses. Yurany 🧵 pic.twitter.com/hhNsLjgNdB
— Animal Connection (@RCAnimal) August 17, 2024
