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They said the equipment they have shouldn’t be used for things like rescuing a cat on a pole! This is ridiculous! Maurice German works for Verizon and rescued a cat…

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They said the equipment they have shouldn't be used for things like rescuing a cat on a pole!

This is ridiculous!

Maurice German works for Verizon and rescued a cat from atop a utility pole in Port Richmond last weekend.  He is now suspended for three weeks by Verizon.

The cat was stuck for 12 hours and someone asked if he could help, so he did.

No one was injured in the rescue, but now they are saying he put everyone in the vicinity in danger...huh?  how??

Verizon said this:

"The vehicles and equipment are not intended to be used in the area German operated.  We take no joy in this job action, However, we’re committed and responsible for keeping our employees and customers safe while working in a particular area.”

I would totally of helped that cat if I was able to.  He did the right thing in my eyes.  Look at that poor cat!!  Stuck on that pole for 12 hours??

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Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.