FRESNO, Calif. – Utility workers in Fresno have rescued a cat that was stuck atop a 45-foot-high power pole for nine days.
The Fresno Bee reports Pacific Gas and Electric Co. linemen on Tuesday retrieved the black and white, big-boned cat named Fat Boy after cutting power to homes in the area.
Fat Boy’s owner, 14-year-old Andrew Perez, says the cat probably climbed the pole after being scared by a dog. He says he had called several agencies for help to no avail.
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Local tree services also had declined to help, but Silver Villa of non-profit Paw Lives Matter says she made sure someone helped the feline. She says the cat is in pretty good health.
PG&E spokesman Denny Boyles says power on the 1,200-volt line was cut off, leaving 250 homes without power for a few hours.