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Terrified Cat Gets Rescued From Earthquake Rubble, Chooses To Stick With The Firefighter That Saved It

Maryjane
by Maryjane
19 Jul 2023

Being a firefighter is a challenging job. In order to represent their department and profession in an appropriate and respectable manner, firefighters, more than most other professionals, need a diverse range of talents and abilities in addition to moral integrity.

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Given the severe demands of their jobs and living conditions, firefighters require a wide range of skills to succeed. They are frequently the first responders on the scene of an accident, fire, or other emergency.

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Firefighters routinely carry out rescue missions, enter burning buildings and other dangerous situations, and work to maintain the safety of their communities. Being a firefighter requires a commitment to the job as well as a readiness to protect both people and animals.

Nearly two weeks after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks struck the Turkey-Syria border, rescue efforts are still in progress. Rescue workers have found survivors, including both people and animals, within the wreckage of the fallen buildings.

A terrified cat was one of those saved by Turkish firefighter Ali Cakas. Since being rescued, the grateful cat has not left his side.

The firefighter can be seen in a video posing while the black-spotted cat is perched on his shoulder. He is still wearing his uniform and safety gear.

Amidst the rubble of collapsed structures, rescue teams have discovered survivors, including both humans and animals

Amidst the rubble of collapsed structures, rescue teams have discovered survivors, including both humans and animals
Mardin Fire Department
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The cat, now known as Enkaz (which translates to rubble), is obviously attached to its rescuer because it won't leave his side.

“We named it Enkaz (rubble) because we brought it out of hell,” the firefighter said. “It might sound a little off-putting, but we wanted it to be a memory this way.”

The firefighter is seen posing with the black-spotted cat perched on his shoulder, still wearing his uniform and protective gear

The firefighter is seen posing with the black-spotted cat perched on his shoulder, still wearing his uniform and protective gear
Mardin Fire Department
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The cat's owner has not been located, but the firefighter who saved him is looking after him by providing food and a place to stay. The firefighter felt grief for the cat after rescuing him, so he kept him close in case his owner showed up.

However, the firefighter intends to keep Enkaz with him as a reminder of their friendship if the owner doesn't turn up.

Enkaz has found a secure place after surviving the traumatic experience, and we wish them a long-lasting and affectionate relationship

Enkaz has found a secure place after surviving the traumatic experience, and we wish them a long-lasting and affectionate relationship
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After surviving the tragic event, Enkaz has found a safe location, and we hope that he and his savior will have a lasting and loving relationship.

“I keep him by my side in case the owner comes, but if the owner doesn’t come forward, I’m thinking of taking him with me,” said Ali, a firefighter from the Mardin Fire Department. “It will be a memory.”

A cat was saved from under the rubble in Turkey. It now refuses to leave its rescuer's side. pic.twitter.com/Nveaxu3QrG

— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) February 16, 2023

Although they can be highly gregarious and enjoy spending time with their owners, cats are autonomous creatures. A cat may be showing its appreciation for the love and care it receives from its human if it follows them around the house or tries to get their attention.

But when they refuse to leave someone who just rescued them, they must be truly grateful.

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