Cat gets 'Lucky' in rescue on icy river

MISSOULA, Montana (AP) -- If cats have nine lives, a kitty in Montana has definitely used one up.

A house cat survived being locked in a cage, thrown off a bridge and then stranded in an icy puddle of river slush.

The ordeal ended Tuesday morning when a pair of passers-by spotted the calico cat while crossing a footbridge and called for help.

Missoula firefighters arrived minutes later, donned wet suits and launched a rescue boat.



People are mean. Maybe the law that allows people to drop off unwanted babies at safe havens that include firehouses should be extended to animals as well. Save the firefighters a trip AND get rid of a sweet cat! Win/win!