Curious cat rescued from roasting - Pet insurance

Posted : 26-06-2008

A cat who found himself stranded at the top of a power line was rescued by firemen after 18 hours, it has emerged.

Freddy, a black and white tabby, clambered up a seven-metre pole before becoming too afraid to make his way back down to the ground, reports CBBC Newsround.

Instead, the pet had to dangle from cables, narrowly avoiding a live wire, until he was rescued by firemen, electricity engineers and the RSPCA.

After his exploits, Freddy was sent home by the RSPCA with a note tucked under his collar which read "Your cat's had an adventure. Can you please contact us to let us know he got home safely?"

Emma Evans, Freddy's owner, later called the charity and said she "couldn't believe" the scrap her pet had got himself into.

She also said she hoped he would learn his lesson, but predicted the cat would be in trouble again, according to the news provider.

Earlier this year, CBBC Newsround reported a duck had been born with four legs.

Stumpy, as the bird was named, apparently uses his extra limbs as stabilisers.

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