By Kyle Coppola
Lake County Firefighter and Paramedic Rescue Kitten from Storm Drain
SOUTH CLERMONT, Fla. — Not all heroes wear capes — some wear bunker gear and carry compassion.
Last week in South Clermont, a heartwarming rescue unfolded when Lt. Johansmeyer and Firefighter/Paramedic Lange with the local fire department came to the aid of a kitten trapped in a stone storm drain.
The tiny feline, stranded and unable to free itself, caught the attention of nearby residents who alerted emergency services. Responding swiftly, the two firefighters sprang into action, using their training and teamwork to carefully retrieve the kitten from the narrow, debris-filled drain.
Thanks to their quick thinking and dedication, the frightened little adventurer was safely rescued and is now recovering from its ordeal.
The rescue serves as a reminder that acts of bravery don’t always make headlines — but they can make all the difference for those in need, no matter how small.
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
