VIDEO: Sheikh Mohammed commends cat rescuers in Deira says ‘Whoever identifies these unsung heroes, please help us thank them’

Syed Shayaan Bakht, Staff Reporter

In a heartwarming incident, residents in the Deira area of Dubai saved the life of a cat stuck on one of the balconies. A video of the incident has been circulating on social media platforms.

The video showed a cat stuck on the ledge of a balcony on the second floor of an apartment block in Deira.  

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, commended the cat rescuers in Deira and said, “Proud and happy to see such acts of kindness in our beautiful city.  Whoever identifies these unsung heroes, please help us thank them.”

The cat was unable to climb its way back to the floor due to lack of grip on the glass fence of the balcony.

After several attempts, the feline gave up. People in the neighbourhood noticed the distressed cat.

Residents gathered around the site to rescue the cat.

People were sorting it out to rescue the feline animal.

One quick thinking resident brought a bed sheet to rescue the cat. 

A handful of residents gathered on site and spread the bed sheet.

The cat realised that the people had gathered for the rescue operation.

The cat jumped and people caught it.

The cat was inspected by residents and later given water to cool down.

Nitizens have been praising the efforts. The video was first uploaded on social media platform TikTok.

The authorities have urged everyone to contact the emergency services when they witness such a situation. All lives matter!