Crews rescue kitten from storm drain in Livermore

(KRON) — A tiny kitten was rescued from a storm drain on Tuesday in Livermore, city officials posted on social media. The animal was found trapped in a storm drain near Preston Avenue.

Livermore Public Works crews, assisted by the Livermore Police Department, executed this “tricky rescue,” officials said.

“After carefully removing the storm drain cover, Officer Holmes lowered a humane trap and used a net to gently guide the kitten to safety,” the city wrote.

It is unknown how long the kitten was stuck in the storm drain. Photos of the rescue were posted on the City of Livermore’s social media page (see below).

The kitten is safe and is being handled by the East County Animal Shelter. The news about the rescued kitten was posted on the City of Livermore’s Facebook page at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday.