Sometimes animals get stuck in quite difficult places and need people’s help to free themselves. Fortunately, the firefighters are always there to help.
That was the case recently when firefighters rescued a cat stuck in a large electrical pipe.
Firefighters are often stereotypically said to save kittens from trees, but a San Diego Fire crew headed in the opposite direction on Monday after getting a call about a kitten trapped underground.
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The eight-week-old kitten was stuck in a 4-inch electrical pipe. According to Gray News, a construction worker heard meowing near the scene and contacted the San Diego Humane Society, which in turn contacted the fire department along with the electric and gas company.
Although no one could find the kitten at first, the responders eventually spotted the trapped kitten in the pipe and began a rescue operation.
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They reportedly ran a hose to the other end of the pipe and used water to slide the kitten out of the tight spot.
According to a Facebook post from the department, the kitten was “safely rescued” and taken in to be “pampered” by the San Diego Humane Society.
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The kitten was named “Cactus,” because he was found on Cactus Street. According to the San Diego Humane Society, Cactus is doing well and will soon be put up for adoption.
We’re sure this poor kitten was scared while trapped in that underground pipe, and we’re so relieved Cactus is safe and sound now! Thank you to these firefighters and everyone who helped save him!
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