Puppy survives nearly a month in impounded car in Kansas City lot

Published May 07, 2013

Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –  A Kansas City animal shelter is caring for a puppy that authorities say survived in a locked car that was impounded for nearly a month in a city lot.

The 12-week-old puppy, which has been named Kia, apparently survived by eating trash left in the car. The terrier and schnauzer mix didn't have access to water.

Toni Fugate, a spokeswoman for the city's animal shelter, says the puppy is dehydrated and malnourished but is expected to survive.

Records show that the car was towed to the lot April 8. A lot employee saw the dog Monday afternoon and called police, who broke into the car.

The Kansas Pet Project is working to find a foster home for Kia. She won't be available for adoption for some time.

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Man survives fall from Empire State Building's observation deck

Published April 26, 2013

New York Post

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  Feb. 7: A full moon rises between the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building.Reuters

A tourist tried to jump from the Empire State Building yesterday — but only made it one floor down, police sources said.

Nathaniel Simone, 33, climbed over a security fence on the observation deck on the 86th floor about 11:30 p.m. and jumped — but only fell to the 85th floor, sources said.

“He climbed over the fence and dropped down,” a police source said.

He suffered a broken ankle and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment in police custody.

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