A small kitten that had become trapped between the brick wall and the roof of a North Carolina car wash was rescued unhurt by local firefighters last weekend. The kitten could not get out on its own. Someone passing through the car wash noticed the animal and called for help.
The Waxhaw Fire Department was dispatched to the car wash on Saturday, May 29. Firefighters arrived, assessed the situation, and then worked their way into the space where the kitten had become wedged. They got it out safely.
The kitten was frightened but had not been physically injured, according to the department. Firefighters then searched the area around the car wash for any other kittens that might have been nearby. They did not find any.
The animal was handed over to the person who had originally called for help. The kitten was given the name Smokey. Smokey is now reported to be healthy and headed to a loving home.
What Firefighters Found
The Waxhaw Fire Department was called after a kitten became trapped between a brick wall and the roof of a car wash in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The kitten was wedged in a narrow space and wasn’t able to free itself. The firefighters needed to gingerly reach in and nudge it forward to free it.
Firefighters arrived and, after assessing the situation, were able to access the area where the kitten was stuck and bring it out safely. The animal was understandably frightened, but otherwise unharmed. Once the kitten was out, the crew also searched the area around the car wash for any others that might have been nearby. Fortunately, they didn’t find any.
What Happened After
The kitten was handed over to the individuals who had originally reported it, the department said. The kitten has since been named Smokey. Smokey is reportedly healthy and is headed to a loving home.
The Waxhaw Fire Department thanked the caller for making sure the animal got the help it needed.