Crime & Safety

Tiny Kitten Rescued Safely From Norristown Storm Drain

The rescue was executed amidst "lots of meows," first responders said.

NORRISTOWN, PA — Norristown first responders executed a rescue Thursday of a very tiny kitten who somehow managed to become trapped in a local storm drain.

The drain was opened up and firefighters lowered a ladder down underground to get to the kitten.

Officials said the kitten had many "meows" to say while it was being rescued, but was safely returned to the surface.

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The municipality called the cat "dangerously adorable."

It's not yet clear how the kitten became trapped below in the first place.

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