Connecticut Boy, 10, Rescues Cat Who Was Thrown Off a Bridge in a Box

A “gorgeous” male cat was rescued in Connecticut after being thrown over the side of a bridge in a box, according to local animal control officers.

The Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control shared the news in aFacebook poston Wednesday, explaining that a 10-year-old boy had flagged down a police officer after he saw an adult male throw the box over a bridge and into the water below.

“The young boy heard meowing coming from the box that was completely taped up and tied in a garbage bag,” officers explained in the post.

The boy then “ran to the water’s edge” where he was able rescue the animal from the box.

Bridgeport Connecticut Animal Control

The animal control officers explained that they “do not have much more information” about the incident or the cat, and asked the public for leads.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bridgeport Animal Control at 203-576-7727.

source: people.com