Firefighters in M’sia called to rescue cat stuck on roof, it bites rescuer & jumps off

Firefighters in Malaysia rescue cat stuck on roof, cat refuses

A firefighter’s hilarious attempt at rescuing a cat stuck on the roof of a house in Malaysia recently went viral on TikTok.

Source: @rafael.pbs on TikTok

The video was shared by firefighter @rafael.pbs, who posts clips of their operations, including the rescues and capture of different animals.

Posted on 28 Sept, the video has since gained 2.6 million views.

Cat bites rescuer & jumps off roof

In the video, a fireman is seen climbing a ladder to rescue the cat sitting near the edge of the roof, which appears friendly but helpless at first.

Source: @rafael.pbs on TikTok

But when the fireman prepares to catch it, the cat walks away, further onto the roof.

The feline even seems to enjoy a game of hide and seek with the rescuer, running and hiding on the roof’s nooks and crannies whenever he comes close.

Source: @rafael.pbs on TikTok

When the fireman finally catches it and prepares to hand it over to another rescuer, it squirms and bites the fireman’s gloved hand before unceremoniously flinging itself off the roof.

Source: @rafael.pbs on TikTok

Netizens say rescue was unnecessary

The cat’s antics amused netizens, who echoed the OP’s caption and commented “I believe I can fly”, referring to the part where the cat jumped off the roof with its limbs splayed open like wings.

Source: @rafael.pbs on TikTok

However, some stated that it was unnecessary to call firefighters to rescue the cat, as they can usually come down from heights by themselves.

Source: @rafael.pbs on TikTok

Some even speculated that it was the owner’s first time having a cat, which is why they called for rescue.

Source: @rafael.pbs on TikTok

One commenter also expressed concern towards the firefighter, asking him to get checked for rabies as the cat may carry the virus.

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Featured image adapted from @rafael.pbs on TikTok