This kitten used up the first of its nine lives after falling and getting stuck on the iron railings of a fence.

The clumsy cat was clambering along the fence outside a house in Samut Prakan on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, on February 2.

The feline appeared to have slipped and was impaled on the sharp spikes designed to prevent intruders into the home.

The owner heard the kitten crying for help and walked outside, where she saw the white cat hanging upside down with one of the iron bars going through its hind leg.

Rescue workers arrived and spent 30 minutes carefully removing the injured kitten.

She was taken to the local vets and given several stitches and has since recovered.

Resident Ning Boonsong said: ''I was really worried when I saw the cat. I felt very sorry for her. But I was scared to remove her because I could have injured her more. I supported her with my hands and waited for the firemen to arrive.''

This little kitten used up the first of its nine lives - after falling and getting stuck on iron railings. The clumsy cat was clambering along the fence outside a house in Samut Prakan on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, on February 2. But the feline appeared to have slipped and was impaled on the sharp spikes designed to prevent intruders into the home. The owner heard the kittens cries for help and walked outside, where she saw the white cat hanging upside down with one of the iron bars going through its hind leg. Rescue workers arrived and spent 30 minutes carefully removing the injured kitten. She was taken to the local vets and given several stitches and has since recovered. Resident Ning Boonsong said: ''I was really worried when I saw the cat. I felt very sorry for her. But I was scared to remove her because I could have injured her more. I supported her with my hands and waited for the firemen to arrive.''