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A resident of the area affected by the Bradley Creek wildfire has rescued a badly burned cat named Lucky, who was found alone on a dock that had been destroyed by the fire. The cat's fur was singed and she had burns to her paws, ears, and above one eye, but she seemed relieved to be in safe hands. A veterinarian recommended that Lucky receive medical treatment elsewhere, so she is currently recovering in foster care while efforts are made to find her owner. If no owner comes forward, the man who rescued Lucky says he will consider keeping her as a pet.
Written by the local model on 2026-08-26,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
A grey cat named Lucky was found sitting alone on a burned dock near the Bradley Creek wildfire area by Andrew Erickson, who was helping his neighbors survey damage from a boat. The cat appeared to have been without help for two and a half days, with severe burns covering her fur, paws, ears, and head. Erickson rescued Lucky and took her home, where she snuggled with him, but a veterinarian later advised that she needed medical treatment elsewhere due to the severity of her injuries. Lucky is now in foster care and efforts are being made to reunite her with her owner.
Written for “Wildfire Evacuates Furry Friend” on 2026-08-31,
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When Andrew Erickson spotted a little grey cat sitting alone on a burned dock, he knew something was wrong.
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The Bradley Creek wildfire had ripped through the area, and Erickson had been helping his neighbours survey the damage from a boat when he saw her.
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“We spotted a little grey cat sitting on a dock.
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Part of the dock was burned,” Erickson said.
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He says the cat, who he later named Lucky, appeared to have been alone for days.
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“It’s been two and a half days without help,” he said.
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Lucky was badly burned.
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Her fur was so singed that Erickson says he couldn’t even tell whether she was long-haired or short-haired.
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Her paws and ears were burned, and she had a bald patch above her eye.
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But when Erickson picked her up, the frightened cat seemed to know she was safe.
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“I picked her up.
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First thing she did was snuggle with me and stayed with me all the way home
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Erickson put Lucky inside a hoodie and brought her inside.
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A veterinarian later told him she needed to leave the area for medical treatment.
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Lucky is now recovering in foster care while efforts continue to find her owner.
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At the time Erickson’s interview was recorded, no one had claimed her.
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If no owner comes forward, Erickson says she will have a home with him.
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“If she hasn’t got people, she is more than welcome here,” he said.
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Lucky is not the only animal caught in the devastation.
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The Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT), a volunteer group that helps animals during wildfires and other emergencies, says four cats from the Bradley Creek fire are currently looking for homes while the organization works to reunite animals with their owners.
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The fire destroyed about 230 homes, according to Okanagan Indian Band Chief Dan Wilson, leaving a trail of devastation across the community.
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“She makes me smile every time I think of her,” he said.
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