An 83-year-old woman’s life was saved thanks to her loyal cat, Piran, who alerted rescuers after she fell down a 70-foot ravine.
The woman had been missing for some time when her neighbors noticed Piran’s frantic behavior. He was repeatedly meowing and pacing back and forth at the gate leading to a maize field, prompting neighbor Tamar Longmuir to investigate. “The cat’s actions led me to search the field,” Longmuir told Sky News. “Without Piran’s insistence at the gate, it might have been much longer before we checked there.”
The ravine, described by BBC News as having “incredibly difficult access and uneven terrain” with a stream at the bottom, posed a significant challenge for the rescuers. Fire crews managed to navigate the treacherous conditions to reach the woman, who was then airlifted to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Bodmin Police hailed Piran’s actions, declaring, “Piran the cat saved the day!” His heroic efforts not only saved his owner but also set a remarkable example of a pet’s loyalty and bravery.