Good samaritans saved a cat trapped in a high-rise drainpipe plunge in southern China.

The video was filmed in Chongqing City on December 15, 2023.

A cat found itself trapped in a precarious situation, stuck in a drainpipe on the seventh-floor rooftop terrace for over three days.

The call for help reached the compassionate animal rescuer, Xu Zhe, after concerned citizens spotted the desperate cat. Xu, along with a team of dedicated companions, wasted no time and rushed to the scene.

Perched approximately 1.5 metres from the pipe's opening, the cat lay motionless with eyes wide open, a mix of despair and fear evident in its gaze. The feline's head was awkwardly positioned at the bottom, obstructed by the pipe and layers of rusted cement.

Xu, a seasoned rescuer with seven years of experience, expressed disbelief at the unusual predicament. Undeterred, the team brainstormed solutions and crafted makeshift tools to carefully remove the sludge and rust within the pipe, ensuring they didn't harm the stranded cat.

As the hours passed and darkness enveloped the scene, the team's painstaking efforts bore fruit. Slowly but surely, they managed to create openings, allowing the cat to reveal its head.

Fortunately, the cat's body wasn't wedged, enabling it to crawl back towards the pipe's entrance. With jubilation, the rescue team lifted it out of its confined space, marking the triumphant end to the intense ordeal.

Post-rescue, the cat was swiftly transported to a veterinary hospital for a thorough examination and treatment. After a night in intensive care, the resilient cat showed signs of improvement. By the third day, the feline had transitioned to a regular ward, displaying the feisty demeanour that had been momentarily subdued.

Xu Zhe revealed that the cat has now made a full recovery and has found a forever home within the walls of the pet hospital.

Drawing parallels to the iconic film "The Shawshank Redemption", observers can't help but liken Andy's journey to that of the protagonist who finds a new lease on life in the confines of a pipe. The cat's new moniker, "Andy," is a fitting tribute to its resilient spirit and the second chance it's been granted.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

12月15日，重庆渝中区，一只猫咪误入7楼楼顶天台的排水管道，跌落到一楼排水管道拐角处，已被卡超过3天。猫咪救助爱心人士许哲接到市民的求助信息后，和几个伙伴立即前往救助。许哲在现场看到，猫咪所在的位置距离管道口约1.5米，睁着眼睛一动不动，眼里满是绝望和恐惧，头部还倒置在管道底部，被管道和淤积的铁锈水泥挡住。许哲表示，自己救助猫咪已经有七年了，这样的情况还是第一次看到，心里很没谱。他们开始想办法，用自制的工具清理管道里的淤泥和铁锈，需要控制好力度和距离，以免捅到猫咪。几个小时过去了，天也慢慢黑下来，随着小心翼翼的敲击和清理，终于打开了一些通道，蜷缩回管道的猫咪渐渐地漏出了头，幸运的是它的身子没有被卡主，它开始匍匐着向管道外爬行，最终爬到了管道口，救援人员激动地把它抱了起来，猫咪成功获救。
猫咪被救出后，立即被送往宠物医院检查救治，经过清洗后送进了ICU，经过一夜的补液和保温，第二天猫咪的状态就好了一些，第三天已经从ICU转到了普通病房，慢慢地开始会凶人了。许哲介绍，现在猫咪已经完全康复，被收养在了宠物医院，大家觉得他像电影《肖申克救赎》里的主角在管道里获得了新生，给它起了个名叫“安迪”。