In November 2015, a cat called Meeko was discovered around half a mile (about 800 metres) from the damaged facility, after surviving alone for around four and a half years
Discover the extraordinary story of Meeko, a cat who survived alone for 4½ years in the Fukushima exclusion zone after the 2011 nuclear disaster. Her incredible resilience and the ongoing efforts of rescue groups highlight the challenges faced by abandoned animals.
