Happy Ending for "Odin": Fire Department in Baden Rescues Cat from Dangerous Situation

The 3-year-old Odin (a Maine Coon cat) had already escaped on Sunday and disappeared under a ground foundation or a hole directly in front of the apartment entrance on the private property. After numerous attempts by the owner to lure and free him failed, she sought help from the fire department the following day.

On site, it was revealed that a larger crack had formed over time on the concrete forecourt of the house. Behind it was a cavity that was apparently large enough for Odin to disappear into. The animal slid further down and was eventually trapped by the shifting soil.

Fire Department Uses Inspection Camera to Rescue Cat "Odin"

When the fire department arrived at the scene, Odin was initially neither heard nor seen. Only after a closer inspection could the team spot a faintly visible light brown fur in the beam of a handheld spotlight three meters away.

"We had to proceed with utmost caution," explained incident commander Stefan Schneider. Since the soil was unstable, they couldn't simply dig or break open the foundation. Therefore, the team decided to use an inspection camera to determine Odin's exact position.

A firefighter, who was privately nearby, brought a suitable pipe camera to the site and supported the rescue operation. Meanwhile, ground paving slabs were removed and targeted drilling was conducted to better assess the situation.

Cat "Odin" Fortunately Remained Unharmed

Through the cautious approach and the gradual removal of soil, Odin was finally able to make his way back to the original ground opening. A firefighter was already waiting there, who quickly grabbed the animal and brought it to safety.

The relief was great – both for the owner and the cat. Odin remained unharmed but was given a precautionary "house arrest" order.

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