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People Use Massive Crane To Rescue Cat Stranded on Skyscraper (Original Post)
catbyte
Apr 2020
OP
Why didn't a worker get into the crane box and just reach to get the kitty. Anyhoo, glad
iluvtennis
Apr 2020
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Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)1. I'm afraid to look, but I want to see the rescue.
Ok, here goes.
Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)2. I know Dodo has happy endings but I was still holding my breath!
Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)5. I was afraid the cat would jump too high up.
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.
Guilded Lilly
(5,591 posts)7. Exactly! This was one very smart cat. Good people, too! n/t
Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)3. I can't believe it worked.
I'm glad it did, though.
OAITW r.2.0
(24,610 posts)4. My question is-
how did it get up there?
zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)8. Mine too
Did it climb up an earlier crane?
Skittles
(153,193 posts)6. I'm amazed by the skill of these heavy equipment operators
well done!
iluvtennis
(19,873 posts)9. Why didn't a worker get into the crane box and just reach to get the kitty. Anyhoo, glad
the kitty was rescued.
Merlot
(9,696 posts)11. I think it was smart not to have a human, probably would have scared
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.
iluvtennis
(19,873 posts)12. + 1 nt.
Dem2theMax
(9,654 posts)10. I think my heart stopped beating for 3 minutes.
That, or I was holding my breath.
Yay to all of the people who saved the kitty!
ailsagirl
(22,899 posts)13. So many people are kind-- I love that