Firefighters rescue 17-year-old cat after claws got stuck on patio table in Lymington

Firefighters called it a "purr-fect recue". Credit: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Services

Firefighters rescued a 17-year-old cat after it got its claws stuck in a patio table.

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services were called to a property in Paddock Gardens in Lymington, yesterday (5 October) at around 7pm.

The team conducted a home fire safety visit. Credit: Hants and IOW Fire and Rescue Service

Local on-call crews found the feline, Holly, in pain and decided to use a saw to cut the table off her leg.

The rescue attempt was successful and the pet was handed back to her owners.

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