SACATON, AZ – Residents at the corner of Dearhorn and Crowfoot streets couldn’t help but notice the unusual sight on January 3rd: a cat sprawled across the top of a 30-foot pole, its legs dangling on either side like a furry hood ornament frozen in fear.
With wide eyes and a death grip on its lofty perch, the feline adventurer had clearly mastered the art of climbing up but failed to plan its descent – a classic case of what firefighters call “up-is-easy, down-is-hard” syndrome.
After local animal control was unable to assist, Gila River Fire Department’s Engine 423 B shift came to the rescue. Captain Scott Brooks, Engineer Steven Madril, and Firefighter Jace Plant successfully coaxed the stranded sploot back to ground level.
The cat, now safely earthbound, is enjoying a more traditional lifestyle of eating, drinking, and presumably plotting its next vertical venture from a safer height. Its owner remains unknown, though it appears to be in good health and spirits following its pole-top predicament.
Those who recognize this high-altitude adventurer can contact Christi at 602-705-2171.
