Oceanside Firefighters Rescue Cat from Storm Drain

Oceanside firefighters saved one family’s Mother’s Day after making an adorable rescue Sunday night.

A frantic family called the Oceanside Fire Department at 7:34 p.m. when their cat became stuck at the bottom of a storm drain.

After testing the 12-foot deep drain for lethal gases, firefighter Danny Leboff squeezed down a ladder to the bottom and rescued the frightened feline.

Leboff resurfaced and was met with loud applause from a crowd of onlookers, which included the cat’s teary-eyed owner.

Truck Co. and EMS also responded to the call and assisted in the rescue.

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Photos: Keith Lane

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