Cat resting after the rescue with Kalkallo crew
CFA firefighters rescued an adventurous cat playing between a fence and a garage, until it got trapped in the narrow gap.
Firefighters from Kalkallo Fire Brigade responded to the incident on Saturday (21 June) at around 2:30pm in Kalkallo.
Incident Controller Melissa Trueman said the rescue proved more challenging than expected.
"Initially, the cat seemed less than enthusiastic about being rescued," said Melissa.
"It was clearly distressed and made it known that it wasn't entirely convinced we were there to help."
Despite the resistance, the crew remained calm and worked carefully to free the cat.
"The rescue had its tricky moments, but with a bit of perseverance we were able to get the cat to safety," said Melissa.
"A few comforting cuddles from the crew after the rescue went a long way in easing its nerves."
Thanks to the care and effort of CFA volunteers, the cat avoided any injury and was back on its feet feline fine.
The cat was handed over to the original call taker at the scene, who transported it to a veterinary clinic for precautionary assessment. The curious cat is now safe and being cared for at a local animal rescue.
The Kalkallo brigade remains committed to serving the community in all situations, whether it's a fire emergency or lending a hand (or paw) in unexpected circumstances.
