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Kitten rescued after day-long operation in Cork city

‘Lucky’ escaped from its owner and ran under a bridge where it became trapped

Lidia Rivera Roja with her kitten, Lucky, which was rescued from underneath Eamon de Valera Bridge on the River Lee in Cork City. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/ Provision
Wed Aug 11 2021 - 19:43

A kitten that was trapped under a bridge in Cork city has been rescued following a multi-agency operation that lasted more than a day.

The alarm was raised shortly after 5.20pm on Tuesday when Crosshaven Coast Guard and Cork City Fire Brigade were called to the scene of the incident at Albert Bridge.

A three-month-old kitten, named Lucky, escaped from its carrier basket as its owner Lidia Riera was bringing it to the vet for vaccinations. It then ran under the bridge where it became trapped.

The Coast Guard said boat and land crews responded. “The incident was ongoing well into the afternoon (on Wednesday) with Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery remaining on scene until the kitten was recovered,” said a spokesman.

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“It was a great outcome and thanks to everyone for their help. Remember if you see anyone in trouble on our coasts or inland waterways dial 999/112 and ask for the coastguard.

“Well done to Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery for providing the rescue boat and the resources.”