Moncton Fire Department rescues trapped cat

The Moncton Fire Department rescued a cat from inside a vehicle’s steering column on Saturday.

Fire crews were dispatched to Connolly Street at approximately 5:20 p.m., in response to a report that a cat was stuck inside a vehicle. Upon arrival, they discovered a man and two women trying to save the cat from where it was trapped behind the dashboard.

Fire crews took over after the man’s failed to rescue attempts and freed the cat in about 15 minutes said one witness.

The cat was returned to its grateful owner and appeared no worse for wear following the rescue.

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