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Kitten rescued from floodwaters by RV park manager, residents
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - As Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to South Mississippi, residents sprang into action to save a kitten’s life.By 2 p.m. Thursday, the floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park and Campgrounds in Perkinston were chest-deep. Still, the park man...
Key takeaway (WDAM/Gray News) - As Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to South Mississippi, residents sprang into action to save a kitten’s life.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville residents may be watching the flooding in South Mississippi with a sense of familiarity, given the city's own history of dealing with Gulf hurricane and flooding risks. The rescue of a kitten from chest-deep floodwaters at an RV park is a poignant reminder of the human and animal impact of such disasters. As the greater Nashville metro area is not immune to similar flooding, the actions of the RV park manager and residents in Perkinston demonstrate the importance of community response in emergency situations. The fact that rivers in the affected region hit historic crests and damaged infrastructure also underscores the need for Nashville's own emergency preparedness and flood mitigation efforts to be robust and effective. The city's location within a flood-prone area means that its residents and authorities must be vigilant and proactive in responding to such risks.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? PERKINSTON, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - As Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to South Mississippi, residents sprang into action to save a kitten’s life.By 2 p.m. Thursday, the floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park and Campgrounds in Perkinston were chest-deep. Still, the park man...
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