Washington State Troopers Rescue Kitten From Busy Freeway

Two Washington State Patrol troopers, Bonner and Fath, rescued a frightened kitten hiding under a concrete barrier on southbound Interstate 5 near Tacoma after multiple 911 calls from motorists. Bodycam footage captured the tender moment of Bonner retrieving the tiny gray tabby, who was aptly named 'Trooper' by the rescuers, and the kitten perched on his lap during the drive to a veterinarian. The troopers shared a sweet exchange of meows with the kitten, who was given a clean bill of health after the checkup. The kitten, weighing about a pound, found a forever home with one of the troopers from the Washington State Patrol District 1 serving Pierce and Thurston counties. The rescue video was widely praised on social media, with many applauding the troopers' efforts and the kitten's happy ending. This heartwarming incident highlights the compassion and quick response of Washington State Patrol troopers in ensuring the safety of both people and animals.