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Bridge cat stuck for six days still stranded after rescue fails | Bridge cat stuck for six days still stranded after rescue fails |
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A pet cat that has been stuck on a railway bridge for six days is still stranded after a rescue attempt failed. | A pet cat that has been stuck on a railway bridge for six days is still stranded after a rescue attempt failed. |
Five-year-old Hatty went missing from her home in Saltash, Cornwall, more than two weeks ago, according to owner Kirsty Howden. | Five-year-old Hatty went missing from her home in Saltash, Cornwall, more than two weeks ago, according to owner Kirsty Howden. |
She was spotted on the Royal Albert Bridge, which connects Plymouth and Saltash, on Friday. | She was spotted on the Royal Albert Bridge, which connects Plymouth and Saltash, on Friday. |
Firefighters spent nearly five hours trying to save her during the operation that began at about 13:00 BST. | Firefighters spent nearly five hours trying to save her during the operation that began at about 13:00 BST. |
The Royal Albert Bridge carries the main line in and out of Cornwall across the River Tamar. | The Royal Albert Bridge carries the main line in and out of Cornwall across the River Tamar. |
It's thought Hatty was scared on to her precarious perch beneath the line by a passing train - and she has been stuck ever since. | It's thought Hatty was scared on to her precarious perch beneath the line by a passing train - and she has been stuck ever since. |
Firefighters hacked away undergrowth to bring in one of their biggest ladders and offered a selection of treats to try to lure her out. | |
But nothing worked and the rescue was called off - leaving her stranded on the bridge for another night. | But nothing worked and the rescue was called off - leaving her stranded on the bridge for another night. |
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, the RSPCA and Network Rail said they were working on a plan to rescue her on Thursday. | Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, the RSPCA and Network Rail said they were working on a plan to rescue her on Thursday. |
Network Rail said it intended to close a section of the line in the early hours of the morning so that firefighters could reach Hatty from the tracks. | Network Rail said it intended to close a section of the line in the early hours of the morning so that firefighters could reach Hatty from the tracks. |
Ms Howden, 39, thanked the rescue teams for their help. | Ms Howden, 39, thanked the rescue teams for their help. |
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