Florida deputies help rescue kitten found under patrol vehicle

A group of deputies in Southwest Florida took on an unusual task: saving a kitten that hitched a ride under one of their patrol vehicles.

What we know:

According to a social media post Tuesday by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, officers with Lee County Domestic Animal Services helped deputies reach under the cruiser and get the kitten out safely.

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Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff's Office.

Officers took the kitten to the Animal Services facility, according to the sheriff's office.

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What we don't know:

It's not clear whether the kitten will be put up for adoption.

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The Source: This story was written with information from the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

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