Louisville officer adopts kitten rescued from storm drain on duty

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — A Louisville Metro police officer sprung into action when she heard a faint cry coming from a storm drain.

The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) said it spent Saturday morning directing traffic for the National Street Rod Association’s annual convention. That’s when Lt. Walden heard something out of the ordinary.

There was a kitten’s “faint crying sound” coming from the storm drain, LMPD said.

The officers decided there was no time to call the fire department, and they devised a plan to make the rescue. LMPD said that Lt. Walden even got “down and dirty” to locate the kitten, and with a little coaxing of some snacks, the kitten was brought back to safety.

LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS:

• LexArts seeking artists to bring ‘untold stories’ to life in Town Branch Park
• Woodford County High School holds ‘last first day’ ahead of construction of new building
• Man charged with attempted murder arrested in Estill County

The department said that the officer who heard the cries adopted the kitten. Its name has yet to be decided, but Hot Rod is a top contender.

“Just all in a day’s work,” LMPD said.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 56 News.