Cat Jumps From 3rd Floor Window to Escape Building Burning

Posted on April 26, 2014

A cat escaped a burning building in Florida by leaping out of a window on the third story. The building caught on fire after being hit by lightning. Bay News 9 reports that the cat had some minor scratches and burned paws, but will be okay. The cat was reportedly given an oxygen mask by firefighters. The cat's name is Charley Jasper.

CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the Charley's amazing jump to safety as well as on some other rescued cats. Take a look: