Paws for applause: Swansea firefighters rescue rooftop cat in Brynmill

It was a textbook case of cat versus gravity on Thursday morning, as firefighters from Morriston Fire Station were dispatched to rescue a stranded feline from the roof of a three-storey property in Brynmill Crescent, Swansea.

The call came in at 9.48am, and while Sketty and Swansea Central stations are closer to the scene, it was Morriston’s specialist turntable ladder appliance that made the difference. The crew arrived equipped with the aerial platform — and a few cat treats — to coax the rooftop adventurer back to safety.

The cat, reportedly uninjured but clearly unimpressed by the fuss, was gently retrieved and returned to ground level by 10.48am, much to the relief of its owner and a small crowd of amused neighbours.

Firefighters from Morriston Fire Station used a specialist turntable ladder — and cat treats — to rescue a feline stranded on a three-storey rooftop in Brynmill, Swansea
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)Firefighters from Morriston Fire Station used a specialist turntable ladder — and cat treats — to rescue a feline stranded on a three-storey rooftop in Brynmill, Swansea
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)Firefighters from Morriston Fire Station used a specialist turntable ladder — and cat treats — to rescue a feline stranded on a three-storey rooftop in Brynmill, Swansea
(Image: Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service)

A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said:

“The crew responded to one cat that was stuck on the roof of a three-storey property. Crew members utilised a turntable ladder appliance – and cat treats – to rescue the cat and bring it to safety.”

The incident has already sparked a flurry of social media reactions, with one local joking, “That cat’s got more drama than my teenager — and better rescue options.”

Morriston’s turntable ladder is one of just a few in the region, relocated to the station in 2021 as part of a major upgrade to the service’s aerial rescue capabilities. It’s typically deployed for high-rise incidents, but Thursday’s callout proved that even the most advanced kit can be used for the fluffiest of missions.

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