Fire service and civil defense rescued a cat stuck on the head of a 30 feet high palm tree in Jamtala area of Arabpur Union of Jessore Sadar Upazila. This exceptional and humanitarian rescue operation was carried out on Wednesday morning, ending a four-hour long panic.
Local residents said that the cat somehow got stuck on the top of a palm tree from Wednesday morning. Unable to get down, the animal kept calling. At first the locals themselves tried to rescue it in various ways. But if it fails, Jessore Fire Service is informed later.
On receiving the information, a rescue team of the fire service quickly reached the spot and started the operation. Workers carefully climbed the tree using special ladders and rescue equipment. After about four hours of trying, they were able to bring the cat down safely without any injuries.
After the cat was rescued, there was relief among the residents present. At this time, the locals appreciated the humanitarian initiative of the fire service personnel.
Rezaul Islam, who led the rescue operation, said, “What kind of animal is the cat is not the main issue; it is our responsibility to protect and rescue the lives of every animal in danger. We conducted the operation as soon as we received the news.”
