ARL rescues kitten trapped below Fall River boardwalk

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A nine-week-old kitten was rescued by the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Field Services Department this week.

According to a release, the kitten was at the bottom of a steep embankment below a Fall River boardwalk and was unable to get out.

A couple was walking on the boardwalk located in the area of The Cove Restaurant and Marina when they heard the kitten meowing and contacted ARL for assistance.

ARL Field Services responded to the area and spotted the kitten curled up on a rock, 20 feet below.

With the help of Fall River Animal Control to assist in the rescue, ARL’s agents tied a humane cat trap to ropes, and lowered it down to the area in an attempt to trap the animal.

After about 40 minutes, the kitten, showing signs of obvious hunger, drew closer and eventually stepped into the trap to get to the food that had been placed inside.

The kitten, now named Wharf, was transported to ARL’s Boston Animal Care and Adoption Center, where he was immediately fed and given a thorough veterinary exam.

Aside from being hungry and frightened, Wharf was in good overall health.

It’s anyone’s guess how the kitten wound up in his precarious position, but ARL is now focused on finding Wharf the permanent home he deserves.

He will be neutered and will likely be placed up for adoption in the next week.