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Stray cat survives 800-mile ride under car from New Jersey to Georgia
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It's believed the cat had been there for the entire nearly 800-mile journey.
A college student's recent road trip from New Jersey to Georgia had an unexpected passenger. The student, who attends the University of Georgia, was unaware of the stowaway until after arriving on campus. The animal, a stray cat, was found to be hiding under the student's car.
It's believed the cat had been there for the entire nearly 800-mile journey. Further details about this unusual incident are available from the source, including the events that unfolded after the cat's discovery.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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