Firefighters free cat from manhole in Shrewsbury
Published 31st Jul 2026, 06:00 BST
It was reported to the fire service in Shrewsbury at around 11.45pm
Firefighters were called out after a cat got stuck in a drain in Shrewsbury.
The small animal rescue was reported to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service at around 11.45pm on Wednesday (July 29).
The fire service said a crew was sent to Bradford Close where they used “small gear” to lift the manhole cover, freeing the cat.
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