Did a calico cat somewhere from New Jersey really swim all the way across the New York harbor?

The mystery surrounds a white, orange and black feline that arrived on Governors Island in NewYork. Security guards found the cat on the island's north shore. Its fur was salty, matted and caked with seaweed.

A Governors Island spokeswoman, Elizabeth Rapuano, tells the Daily News that workers there have a theory: They think the cat managed to swim to safety after being swept up in torrential rains in New Jersey. That's over a mile away.

Rapuano said the calico is a great addition to the 172-acre island but will welcome any leads that would help find the owner.

The city is developing the island. Plans include a waterfront promenade and 87 acres of green space.

Source: Daily News, http:// www.nydailynews.com

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