CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Several agencies in Ross County jumped in to help save a kitten that was trapped in a storm drain earlier this week.
A Ross County sheriff’s deputy called the Fayette Regional Humane Society about a kitten trapped in a storm drain in the 200 block of South Watt Street in Chillicothe on Tuesday night.
When humane agents arrived, they saw a gray and white tiger kitten approximately eight feet down in the drain. They requested a ladder to help reach the kitten.
Firefighters from Scioto Township Fire arrived a short time later and the sheriff’s deputy descended into the storm drain, safely bringing the kitten to the surface.
The humane society says the kitten’s name is Rushelle. She was taken to the FRHS Animal Care and Adoption Center where she was given a bath, food and a warm bed.
“I am thankful for the proactive teamwork between our agencies to rescue a small kitten and commend Deputy Rush for going above and beyond by going down into the storm drain to get the kitten,” said Brad Adams, FRHS chief humane agent. “The Ross County Sheriff’s Office and the Scioto Township Fire Department are examples of agencies that care for both human and animal lives”
The kitten was examined and was found to be in good health.
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