Several cats and kittens found in central Beirut under the rubble of a
leveled building were
rescued on Friday, October 11, after a strike destroyed the property the prior evening.Video from Animals Lebanon, an animal protection organization based in Beirut, shows members of their team rescuing the animals. The organization
said they “came across many dead pets” but were able to rescue several kittens and used a trapping cage to scoop up an older cat.At least 22 people were killed in strikes on Beirut on Thursday evening, according to
Lebanese health officials. Lebanese state-run media outlet NNA
said two buildings were targeted. Credit: Animals Lebanon via Storyful