San Antonio, TX — A curious kitten found itself in a precarious situation last week after getting its head stuck in a car wheel rim—prompting a delicate rescue mission by the city’s fire department.
According to a Facebook post by the San Antonio Fire Department, bystanders brought the feline and the attached wheel to firefighters, explaining the kitten had been trapped for two days. Members of the technical rescue team sprang into action, attempting to free the cat using soap and a spoon to gently loosen its head. When that failed, they removed the tire and carefully used a saw to cut the rim, with the spoon serving as a protective barrier between the blade and the kitten.
The effort paid off: the unharmed kitten was freed and is now set for a happy future. Local station KENS 5 reported that the family who discovered the stranded animal plans to adopt it—marking a heartwarming end to the ordeal.
“Two happy endings for the price of one,” the department quipped in its post.
Key Details:
Cause of entrapment: Unknown (kitten likely crawled into the rim).
Rescue method: Soap, spoon, and precision saw work.
Outcome: Kitten adopted by rescuers; no injuries reported.
The incident highlights the unpredictable challenges first responders face—and the creativity required to solve them.
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