Escape from the flames: Goldie the cat jumps from the third floor - and causes amazement
New York City/USA - This cat really does seem to have nine lives: When a building went up in flames last week, a kitten jumped out of the third floor - a brave attempt to escape the fire.
The red-haired four-legged friend Goldie landed on the sidewalk while firefighters from New York City(USA) desperately tried to save him.
As the New York Post reported, the animal miraculously survived the dangerous jump.
The cat only suffered a split lip and a few scratches as a result of the fall. No broken bones were found.
"We had expected much worse injuries (...) He is something of a miracle cat. It's quite rare to see so few injuries from a fall from this height," said a member of staff at the veterinary clinic where Goldie is being treated.
Goldie the cat survived the jump without serious injury
His owner, Elliot, was at the scene when the fire broke out in a former hotel that now provides shelter for the homeless. He was "in complete shock" and "could barely speak" when he handed his cat over to an animal welfare worker who took him to the vet clinic.
Although Elliot was able to return to his home unharmed after the fire, he will have to wait to see his beloved four-legged friend again. Without a cell phone, he has no way of keeping in touch with the vets who are looking after Goldie's recovery.
The brave cat will have to stay in hospital for another week or so as he is too susceptible to infections.
But there is hope: a GoFundMe campaignhas been set up for Elliot to cover the treatment costs of his faithful companion.