Heartstopping Moment Cat Leaps From Balcony Captured in TikTok Video

Although cats famously always land on their feet, TikTok viewers were on the edge of their seats watching one cat named Hank’s leap from an indoor balcony. Although Hank lands on a soft sofa, his look of shock after his leap leaves viewers with lots of thoughts. “Not him looking around like those weren’t the consequences of his own actions,” said one TikTok user named Atlas. 

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8 more lives left… #hankthetank #ninelives #catsoftiktok #stupidcatsmoment #catfallingdown #viralvideos

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Although the video’s tongue-in-cheek caption reads “8 more lives left…” alluding to cats’ seemingly musical ability to cheat death, it is important to remember that falling or jumping from high surfaces can be dangerous for felines. Despite their ability to correct themselves midair, high falls can still leave cats with sprained or broken limbs, broken teeth, or internal damage.

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