Sacramento Firefighters Rescue Cats From Flood Waters
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) – For cats, hell is high water.
And that hell became reality for two California felines on Tuesday, when high flood waters left them stranded in trees half-submerged in the Sacramento River.
The Front Street Animal Shelter created a ramp that would lead the cats to safety, but they refused to cross.
The animals were eventually saved when the Sacramento Fire Department organized a water rescue, using a small boat and ladder.
The shelter posted video of the rescue on their Facebook page.
Sacramento Fire to the Rescue!WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR LADDER IS TOO SHORT?? The rising waters of the Sacramento River left two cats clinging for their lives. The Front Street Team built a ramp, but the cats weren't having it. Thanks to the Sacramento Fire Department, both cats are safe and sound. Moral of the story? Always wear your life jacket. Alley Cat Allies Sacramento County Regional Parks Petco Foundation
Posted by Front Street Animal Shelter - City of Sacramento on Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Both cats are safe and uninjured.
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