Cat in SUV that plunged into river dies

A cat that was in an SUV that plunged off a railroad bridge and into the Ohio River has died.

The animal, named Stevie, died Saturday.

According to

, the cat experienced complications following surgery to repair an abdominal injury. The wound became septic, the post said.

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Humane Animal Rescue is also caring for a dog, named Lucky, which was rescued from Brunot Island following the accident.

The dog appeared to be a great condition, according to veterinarians.

Lisa Patterson, 44, of Bloomfield, drowned in the car.

Officials are still investigating how she ended up on the railroad bridge.

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