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Ohio trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway, now awaiting adoption

By Chris Williams
Published  September 1, 2024 6:11pm EDT
Pets and Animals
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Ohio state trooper rescues injured kitten from busy highway

A state trooper in Canton, Ohio, was able to safely remove an injured kitten lying on a busy highway on Wednesday. (Credit: @OSHP_NEOhio via Storyful)

The Brief 

    • Ohio trooper rescued an injured kitten from a busy highway in Canton.
    • Kitten is now safe at the Stark County Humane Society, awaiting adoption.

CANTON, Ohio - Heartwarming video shows an Ohio state trooper stopping to safely remove an injured kitten that was found lying on a busy highway Wednesday. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol released footage that showed the officer leaving his vehicle on Interstate 77 in Canton to approach the black and white kitten.

The trooper then scoops up the kitten, using a jacket, and places the cat in the back of his vehicle. 

The kitten was brought to the Stark County Humane Society where it's waiting for a forever home, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. 

The Source

  • The details from this story were obtained from Storyful based on video and information provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. This story was reported from Los Angeles.