Thankfully, help was on its way. Employees from PPL Electric Utilities swiftly arrived at the scene, deploying a bucket truck to reach the stranded cat. Officers from the Columbia Borough Police took charge of traffic control during this delicate operation.
In a selfless act, the utility crew temporarily disconnected electricity, inconveniencing about 200 residents who experienced a 10-minute power outage. The sacrifice was deemed more than worthwhile to save the imperiled feline.
The Columbia Borough Police lauded the utility crew as heroes, expressing their appreciation on Facebook. They noted that this marked the “second time in almost a week that PPL was called out in town for incidents that could have had deadly consequences for someone or something.”
Following the rescue, the cat was taken to the Columbia Animal Shelter, where it will find shelter until its owner can be identified.
While nobody enjoys a power outage, it’s safe to say that the brief blackout was a small price to pay for saving the life of this sweet cat. We eagerly await the day when the cat is reunited with its owner, with the hope that it will steer clear of precarious heights in the future.
