Louisiana Hero Races To Save Terrified Kitten Stuck High Above The River On A Bridge

Cats are known for their curious nature, but sometimes their adventurous spirit can lead them into situations no one could ever expect.

One such story unfolded in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, where a tiny kitten found herself trapped in one of the most dangerous places imaginable.

This little kitten was stuck high on the Huey Long Bridge, perched 153 feet above the Mississippi River, with no way to escape. 

Cars zoomed by beneath her, and she was frozen with fear, clinging to the cold metal of the massive truss bridge. How she ended up there remains a mystery, but one thing was clear—she was stranded, alone, and terrified.

A compassionate passerby noticed the trembling kitten clinging to the shoulder of the bridge and immediately contacted the Louisiana State Police. The urgency of the situation was clear, and the troopers rushed to the scene. 

They found the kitten huddled on the bridge, dangerously close to the edge, where one wrong move could have sent her plummeting into the rushing river below. The Louisiana State Police shared the dramatic rescue on Facebook:

“Trooper Marvin and Trooper Himel received a call from a passerby who reported this scared kitten on the shoulder of the 15-story bridge. The Huey P. Long bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the east bank of Jefferson Parish to the west bank.”

The troopers approached slowly, knowing they had to be careful not to startle the kitten. With great care, they brought her into their arms, wrapping her in a soft towel to calm her racing heart. 

The troopers named her “Ms. Huey,” after the bridge where her rescue took place. It was a small gesture, but it marked the beginning of a new chapter in this little kitten’s life.

The troopers rushed her to a nearby vet clinic, where she received a full checkup. The examination revealed that Ms. Huey had a fracture in one of her growth plates, and she was fitted with a cast on one of her hind legs. 

Though the sight of her injury was heartbreaking, her rescuers knew it was just a temporary setback. They were confident she would make a full recovery in just a few short weeks.

But the question remained: where would Ms. Huey go after she healed? That’s when Trooper Eric Alsup, Jr. stepped in. 

He couldn’t bear the thought of Ms. Huey spending her recovery time in a shelter surrounded by strangers. So, he made a life-changing decision: to take her into his home and give her the family she deserved.

Trooper Alsup renamed her “Ms. Bridget,” after the bridge that had almost claimed her life. He welcomed the kitten into his home, where she quickly adjusted and became a lively, affectionate member of the family. As the Louisiana State Police shared:

“Ms. Bridget is a playful little kitty and adjusting very well with her new family. Thank you for all your support, comments, and prayers! #Troopers are proud to serve the citizens of Louisiana and our furry friends in their time of need!”

Thanks to the kindness of Trooper Alsup and his family, Ms. Bridget now has everything she could ever want—safety, love, and a place to call home forever. 

Her journey from a trapped kitten on a high bridge to a beloved family pet is a heartwarming reminder that sometimes, heroes come in unexpected forms.