Philly Verizon Worker Suspended for Using Work Equipment to Rescue Cat From Pole

Philly Verizon Worker Suspended for Using Work Equipment to Rescue Cat From Pole
The Verizon store in Superior, Colorado, on July 27, 2017. Rick Wilking/Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Verizon reportedly suspended a worker for rescuing a cat that had been stuck on a telephone pole in Philadelphia, according to reports on March 23. Verizon said he “put his life and those around him in jeopardy” by doing so.

Maurice German was working in Port Richmond when neighbors asked him about their cat, Princess Momma, which had been stuck on the pole for 12 hours, reported the Philly Voice.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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