This Tiny Kitten Miraculously Survives After Getting Stuck In A Storm Drain On Pittsburgh Street
The stray cat population continues to grow each day, and sadly, many face an uncertain future. Left to survive on their own, they must search for scraps of food and find shelter wherever they can.
Life on the streets brings countless dangers, and some end up trapped in the most unexpected places. That’s exactly what happened to one tiny kitten—thankfully, its frantic cries for help were heard just in time.
Recently, Pittsburgh Police in Pennsylvania received an urgent call about an animal in need.
When officers arrived at the intersection of Lilac St. and Murray Ave., they could hear faint meows coming from a storm drain.
Realizing that a tiny kitten was stuck between the storm drains inside a pipe, desperately meowing for help, they instantly launched a rescue mission.
The officers reached out to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, whose crew responded right away and removed two drainage grates from the street.
Just when the rescuers thought they were about to save the kitten, a new challenge arose. The Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS assessed the situation and determined that rescuing the kitten from the surface would be nearly impossible.
All teams had to think fast and act swiftly in order to save the young kitten’s life. Fortunately, that wasn’t a problem for them.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS Crew Chief immediately put on an air supply and descended into the main drainage line.
The plan was to flush a small amount of water through the line, encouraging the kitten to move from the lateral pipe into the main, where it could be safely rescued. But things didn’t go quite as smoothly as they’d hoped.
While the kitten was successfully moved into the main line, it remained just beyond the paramedic’s reach. Refusing to give up, the team tried different tools until they were able to carefully guide it toward a net provided by animal control.
After plenty of patience and teamwork, their efforts paid off—they finally managed to lift the tiny feline out of the pipe and to safety.
The kitten was surrendered to the vet for a thorough examination immediately after being rescued.
A vet determined the kitten was only two to three weeks old, and appeared to be in a dire state. Fortunately, the further vet check-up revealed the kitten was uninjured despite looking soggy and scared.
After that, the kitten was handed over to Pittsburgh Animal Care and Control officers, who took it under their care. There, the kitten will undergo a detailed examination and receive necessary treatments. Hopefully, if everything turns out alright, the kitten will be ready for a forever home.
I hope this poor baby finds a loving home where he can thrive for the rest of the life and forget about its rocky start!
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