Cat out of the bag

Monday 30 August 1993 23:02 BST

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(First Edition)

A stowaway cat which jumped on to a pilot's lap at 30,000ft during a flight from Zimbabwe to Gatwick airport could be sent home to Africa. The cat, which caused a 12-hour delay to the return flight while the RSPCA lured it out with a plate of mince, was due to be put into quarantine today. An airport spokesman said: 'It depends on whether Harare will accept it back or not.'

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