Terrified Cat Gets Rescued From Earthquake Rubble, Chooses To Stick With The Firefighter That Saved It
In the middle of earthquake rubble, a black-spotted cat didn’t just survive, it latched onto the one person who pulled it out of the worst day of its life. The rescuer, Ali, from the Mardin Fire Department, found the kitten among collapsed structures, and the bond formed instantly.
Here’s where it gets heartbreaking and complicated: the cat’s owner hasn’t been located. Enkaz, which means “rubble,” won’t leave Ali’s side, even while he’s still in his uniform and protective gear, and Ali is stuck between searching for answers and keeping the cat close because the grief hit him hard.
Now Ali is deciding whether Enkaz’s “memory” stays a temporary rescue or becomes a forever choice.
Amidst the rubble of collapsed structures, rescue teams have discovered survivors, including both humans and animals
That first rescue moment is the whole reason Enkaz keeps perching on Ali’s shoulder like he’s guarding his own comeback story.
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
While rescue teams move on and the owner remains missing, Ali is the only constant Enkaz has, and he keeps him close for a possible reunion.
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.
It’s heartbreaking like the rescue workers trying to pull Pamuk the injured dog from the Turkey-Syria rubble.
Enkaz has found a secure place after surviving the traumatic experience, and we wish them a long-lasting and affectionate relationship
The name Enkaz, “rubble,” turns into more than a label, it becomes a daily reminder of “brought it out of hell” in a way that’s impossible to ignore.
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.”
And when Ali says he might take Enkaz with him if nobody shows up, you can feel the decision hanging in the air like aftershocks.
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.
If the owner never turns up, Ali and Enkaz will have to build a new family out of the rubble.
Keep the hope going, like the firefighter who found a cat alive 32 days after the quake.
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