Cat called Smokey finally saved by firefighters after 48 hours stuck on a chimney
A cat, stranded on a high chimney pot for 48 hours has been brought to safety by firefighters.
The appropriately named, Smokey, found its way up to the highest point on the roof of a house in Barnard Street in Wem.
After two days and nights on the chimney pot worried residents contacted the RSPCA which then asked Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service for help.
A fire crew from the town went to investigate just before midday on Friday .
The firefighters used among other equipment a 10 metre ladder to reach the roof of the house.
Assistant group commander for the fire and rescue service, Jim Barker, said: "Crews used ladders and fall protection to access the roof and some cat treats to encourage Smokey down to safety."
Smokey was back on terra firma in half an hour and returned safely to the worried owners.
