Eight-week-old kitten trapped in drainpipe rescued by firefighters in Nottinghamshire

An eight-week-old kitten that was trapped in a drainpipe has been rescued by firefighters in Nottinghamshire.

Crews from Edwinstowe were called to free the young cat on the Dukeries Complex in Boughton at 7pm on Tuesday May 23.

Small electric cutters were used to retrieve the stricken feline during a “complicated rescue”.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the rescued kitten is now being cared for by vets.

Watch manager Sean McCallum said: “We believe the kitten had been trapped in the drainpipe for a few days, so at only eight weeks old, he’s a lucky little chap.

“Inspector Kate Burris from the RSPCA also attended the incident and provided some much-needed TLC, before taking him for veterinary care.

“We hear he’s doing very well!”