JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — A kitten in Jacksonville is safe after firefighters pulled off a purr-fect rescue from a storm drain.
The Jacksonville Fire Department said crews were called to New Bridge Street Wednesday night after someone reported a kitten stuck inside the drainage system.
Firefighters said the kitten made the rescue a little tricky by running farther into the drains when crews arrived.
Several manhole covers had to be removed as firefighters worked to track down the kitten.
Eventually, crews were able to safely rescue the animal.
The story also came with a happy ending. According to the fire department, one of the women at the scene decided to keep the kitten.
It’s safe to say this little cat landed on its feet — and found a new home in the process.