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People Use Massive Crane To Rescue Cat Stranded on Skyscraper (Original Post) catbyte Apr 2020 OP
I'm afraid to look, but I want to see the rescue. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #1
I know Dodo has happy endings but I was still holding my breath! Guilded Lilly Apr 2020 #2
I was afraid the cat would jump too high up. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #5
Exactly! This was one very smart cat. Good people, too! n/t Guilded Lilly Apr 2020 #7
I can't believe it worked. Jamastiene Apr 2020 #3
My question is- OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2020 #4
Mine too zipplewrath Apr 2020 #8
I'm amazed by the skill of these heavy equipment operators Skittles Apr 2020 #6
Why didn't a worker get into the crane box and just reach to get the kitty. Anyhoo, glad iluvtennis Apr 2020 #9
I think it was smart not to have a human, probably would have scared Merlot Apr 2020 #11
+ 1 nt. iluvtennis Apr 2020 #12
I think my heart stopped beating for 3 minutes. Dem2theMax Apr 2020 #10
So many people are kind-- I love that ailsagirl Apr 2020 #13

Jamastiene

(38,187 posts)
5. I was afraid the cat would jump too high up.
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 05:35 PM
Apr 2020

I know they talk about them landing on their feet, but I still cringe when they jump from too high up. It just looks like it could still hurt them when they land.

iluvtennis

(19,873 posts)
9. Why didn't a worker get into the crane box and just reach to get the kitty. Anyhoo, glad
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 08:25 PM
Apr 2020

the kitty was rescued.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
11. I think it was smart not to have a human, probably would have scared
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 08:35 PM
Apr 2020

the cat farther away. I was thinking they should put some smelly food in the basket, but it worked out ok.

That kitty took a great leap of trust.

Dem2theMax

(9,654 posts)
10. I think my heart stopped beating for 3 minutes.
Mon Apr 6, 2020, 08:27 PM
Apr 2020

That, or I was holding my breath.

Yay to all of the people who saved the kitty!

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