A 70-year-old tree fell on a home in Westbury, Long Island, at approximately 9 p.m. on August 11, 2026. The incident occurred during intense storms and resulted in the trapping of 37 cats inside the house. Wendy Kimball, the homeowner, reported that the tree narrowly missed her brother.
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Tree falls on Long Island home during storm, trapping 37 cats inside
A tree fell on a Westbury home during a storm, trapping 37 cats inside. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on August 11, 2026, and narrowly missed the homeowner's brother.
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