Lexington firefighters rescue cat trapped under car’s dashboard. ‘No call is too small.’
Two Lexington firefighters recently rescued a cat from a vehicle, according to the Lexington Fire Department.
The incident happened Sunday evening. The fire department said an out-of-state traveler was driving to an animal rescue organization in Lexington when a cat escaped from its carrier and trapped itself under the dashboard of the car during a stop at a gas station.
No auto shops were open during the incident so the traveler went to fire station No. 8 in search of help, according to the fire department. The cat was in great distress from the engine’s heat so station No. 8 personnel sent the traveler to the fire department garage for assistance.
Fleet mechanic Seth Johnson and firefighter McKay Allen helped rescue the cat from the vehicle, according to the fire department. The cat is safe and the car is also completely reassembled.
“These actions are a true testament to our community spirit and the dedication of our fire department personnel,” the fire department said in a Facebook post. “No call is too small when it comes to helping those in need — whether they walk on two legs or four!”
