China: Man Climbs 30-Meter Tree to Rescue Stranded Cat

This video shows the heartwarming moment a Chinese man risked his own safety to rescue a helpless cat stranded high above the ground for more than a week. Filmed on December 11, 2025, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the footage captures retired veteran Zhang Yuhua climbing a nearly 30-meter-tall metasequoia tree to save a small cat trapped at the top. Using only his bare hands and no professional climbing equipment, Zhang carefully made his way up the towering tree. According to the video, the cat had been stuck there for nine days and was growing visibly weaker. After several tense moments, he reached the cat, secured it, and slowly descended, prompting applause from onlookers. Zhang later said the cat was taken to a temporary foster shelter for care and observation.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Tourists are taking a boat tour in the Metasequoia forest of Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Tourists are taking a boat tour in the Metasequoia forest of Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Tourists are taking a boat tour in the Metasequoia forest of Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqia

SUQIAN, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 - Metasequoia glyptostroboides Forest in Hongze Lake Wetland Scenic Area in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on September 7, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

Tourists Ride Bamboo Rafts Under A Metasequoia Forest in Suqian

SUQIAN, CHINA - APRIL 6, 2025 - Tourists ride bamboo rafts under a metasequoia forest at the Hongze Lake wetland scenic spot in Suqian, China's Jiangsu province on April 6, 2025.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

Colorful Metasequoia Forest

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 9, 2024 - Colorful metasequoia forest is seen at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, East China's Jiangsu province, Oct 9, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

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SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 28, 2024 - Tourists enjoy the cool summer days by paddling bamboo rafts through the metasequoia forest at Hongze Lake Wetland scenic spot in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 28, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - MAY 21, 2024 - Egrets nest and feed their chicks in the metasequoia forest at Xishuanghu Wetland Park in Donghai County, Lianyungang city, East China's Jiangsu province, May 21, 2024.