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China: Family Rescues Cat Stranded Six Stories Up in Tree for Over a Day

This is the heartwarming moment that a Chinese family rescued a cat trapped high in a tree after it had been stranded for more than a day. On March 22, 2026, in Gongyi, Henan, the video captured a tense yet touching rescue as a small cat was found stuck at the top of a tree roughly six stories high. The cat had reportedly been trapped for an entire day and night, unable to climb down. In the footage, members of a local woman’s family worked together, using a homemade device assembled from an extendable pole to reach the frightened cat. As the pole was carefully maneuvered upward, the cat clung nervously to the branches, drawing concern from those watching below. After several careful attempts, the rescuers managed to secure the cat and guide it safely down, prompting relief and cheers. The video ended with the cat safely back on the ground, appearing unharmed as the family gathered around to check on it.

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China: Delivery Robot Feeds Stray Cat in Jiangxi

A delivery robot gently approached a stray cat and offered food in Jiangxi, China, on July 1, 2025. As the machine rolled closer with food and stopped at a cautious distance, the cat first looked confused and stayed still. After a brief pause, the animal inched forward, sniffed the offering, and then began to eat as the robot quietly waited nearby.

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China: Mother Cat Rescues Kitten From High Stone Wall

On May 17, 2025, in Zhejiang Province in eastern China, a video captured a tense rescue as a frightened kitten clung to vines on a high stone wall. Struggling to hold on, the kitten dangled precariously while its mother paced anxiously along the edge above. After searching in vain for a safe way down, the mother cat finally summoned her courage and jumped to the ground below. Moments later, the kitten lost its grip and slipped from the vines, landing safely beside her. Relieved, the mother gently picked up the kitten in her mouth and, using footholds and vines, carefully climbed back up the stone wall. The dramatic moment ended on a reassuring note as the pair reached safety together.

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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.

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China: Lost Wild Leopard Cat Raised by Domestic Cat in Sichuan

On November 24, 2025, in Liangshan, Sichuan Province, a touching wildlife encounter was captured on video. A tiny wild leopard cat cub, separated from its family, wandered into a farmer’s home and began nursing alongside domestic kittens. As the cub grew rapidly, the mother cat struggled to feed her oversized “baby.” Local forestry officials were later contacted to rescue and care for the leopard cat. Chinese viewers called it “the most adorable case of mistaken motherhood.”

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China: Clever Cat in Henan Climbs Cloth to Reach Home Window

On October 27, in Henan, a household cat returned home but found itself stuck downstairs. The black-and-white cat meowed loudly to call its owner. The owner dropped a long piece of cloth from the window above, letting it hang to the ground. The cat gripped the fabric tightly and skillfully climbed all the way up to the window.

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China: Lucky Toad Escapes as Cat Attacks Snake in Dandong

A video shot in Dandong, Liaoning, on August 9, shows cats interfering with a snake that had caught a toad. One of the cats repeatedly attacked the reptile, causing the snake to release the toad, which then hopped away to safety.

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China: Cat Rescued After Getting Head Stuck Under Jewelry Store Shutter

On July 6, 2025, in Fujian, China, a kitten got its head stuck under a jewelry store’s rolling shutter. The shop owner and his wife rescued it minutes later, unharmed, though his wife was in tears. Netizens urged pet owners to check doors carefully.

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued Chinese desert cat is seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued bharal grazes at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Two rescued vultures are seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued Tibetan gazelle is seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A staff member checks the status of a rescued Tibetan gazelle at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued bharal is seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Two rescued bharals rest at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Two rescued bharals rest at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

A rescued roe deer fawn grazes at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Xu Fengyi, technician of the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station, breeds a rescued roe deer fawn at the station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildlife Rehabilitation Station in Qinghai - China

Three rescued bharals are seen at the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station in Qilian Mountain National Park in northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 23, 2025. The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Station sits at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. The station is mainly responsible for wildlife rescue, population monitoring, post-release tracking, public education, and nature-based learning. To date, the station has rescued and sheltered 211 animals across 36 species, including snow leopard, Chinese desert cat, vulture, bharal and Tibetan gazelle. Photo by Sun Ruibo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.

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Landslides And Flash Floods Hit Java - Indonesia

A woman touches her cat as they wade through flood water in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia, on December 12, 2024. Indonesian rescuers recovered 10 bodies that were swept away in flash floods or buried under tons of mud and rocks that hit hilly villages on the country’s main island of Java, officials said Monday. Two people are still missing. Torrential rains since last week have caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through more than 170 villages in Sukabumi district of West Java province, as mud, rocks and trees tumbled down mountainside hamlets, said Lt. Col. Yudi Hariyanto, who heads a rescue command post in Sukabum. Photo by Saddam/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rescuing Pets From Conflict-Affected Areas - Lebanon

A cat rests inside a enclosure at a rescue facility in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 5, 2024. The facility is run by Animals Lebanon, dedicated to rescuing pets from conflict-affected areas like Dahiyeh. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Severe Flooding Hits Antalya

A worker is rescues a cat during the rescue operation in the flooded area, as homes and streets deluged by water in aftermath of heavy rainfall in Antalya, Turkey on February 13, 2024. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Earthquake Death Toll Rises To More Than 2600 - Morocco

A cat walks through the rubble after an earthquake in Moulay Brahim villagee by the in the south of Marrakesh. Al Haouz, Morocco, September 11, 2023. The death toll from a strong earthquake in Morocco has risen to 2,854 people, the country’s Interior Ministry said on Monday. Massive damage was reported in Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage site, from the deadly quake. Rescue teams on Monday continued to search for missing people trapped under the rubble for the third day following the devastating quake. Photo by Youssef Boudlal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-CHINA NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mountain cat rescued by the Qinghai wildlife rescue and breeding center gets ready for a meal in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Sept. 18, 2022. A Chinese mountain cat was rescued in Huangyuan County of Xining on March 8, 2022 by the Qinghai wildlife rescue and breeding center. After half a year's treatment, the animal has recovered and weighed over 13 kilograms. The center decided not to release it into the wild due to its weak digestive system and lack of survival abilities in the wild. (Xinhua/Zhang Hongxiang)

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70 animals remain in shelter in Sendai

SENDAI, Japan - Photo taken in December 2013 shows Yuri Nakatani, head of Cat and Dog Rescue Party Minashigo, caring for cats in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture. The nonprofit organization saved the lives of about 500 dogs and cats in the vicinity of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant after the March 2011 disaster.

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CHINA-QINGHAI-QILIAN MOUNTAINS-WILD ANIMAL PROTECTION (CN)

(221216) -- XINING, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 10, 2022 shows a desert cat at a wildlife rescue and breeding station in Qilian County of Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: Wild animal protection at the foot of Qilian Mountains" (Xinhua/Zhou Shengsheng)

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Feline rescue

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - A white cat that climbed up a pine tree at Shukugawa Park in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, was rescued unharmed Dec. 8 after it could not manage to climb down on its own.

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Rope rescue evacuates 9 trapped people after earthquake hits China's Sichuan

STORY: Rope rescue evacuates 9 trapped people after earthquake hits China's Sichuan DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of firefighters workingvarious of evacueesSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA QIDONG, FirefighterSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI LEITING, Firefighter STORYLINE: Nine people trapped by a landslide triggered by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Luding County in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday have been evacuated by firefighters with a rope rescue. Among the evacuees, an elderly person who sustained serious injuries is now in stable condition. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA QIDONG, Firefighter "Now a member of the 'Flying Cat' team is fixing the rope on the steep slope so that rope can be lowered down to enable us to go down and up." During the rescue, the vulnerable, such as the elderly, children and women were given priority. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI LEITING, Firefighter "The team is now using the rope to transfer the trap

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Award for cat that saved man

Tomoko Nitta (C) and her cat Koko, along with four neighbors, receive an award at a police station in Toyama on June 27, 2020. Koko discovered an elderly man had fallen in an irrigation channel in the central Japan city on June 16, leading to the rescue of the man by Nitta and the neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Award for cat that saved man

Tomoko Nitta and her cat Koko receive an award at a police station in Toyama on June 27, 2020. Koko discovered an elderly man had fallen in an irrigation channel in the central Japan city on June 16, leading to the rescue of the man by Nitta and four neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Award for cat that saved man

Tomoko Nitta and her cat Koko receive an award at a police station in Toyama on June 27, 2020. Koko discovered an elderly man had fallen in an irrigation channel in the central Japan city on June 16, leading to the rescue of the man by Nitta and four neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo