Did not come out

Three weeks without food: rescue for “Schnurli”

Even after this difficult time, "Schnurli" was still trusting.(Bild: FF Ludmannsdorf)

A family in Ludmannsdorf (Carinthia) had been desperately searching for their missing cat "Schnurli". They were beginning to lose hope when suddenly the neighbors heard a quiet meowing in the garage.

When "Schnurli" gave this sign of life, the neighbors immediately informed the owners. The Ludmannsdorf fire department was alerted immediately. "Using a special location camera, the cat was found behind a tool cupboard," reports the fire department. "We had to partially dismantle the cupboard."

The food after the rescue tasted good.(Bild: FF Ludmannsdorf, Krone KREATIV)

Schnurli was discovered with this special camera.(Bild: FF Ludmannsdorf)

The family frantically searched for the cat.(Bild: FF Ludmannsdorf, Krone KREATIV)

Then the tool cupboard was lifted with a pair of rescue shears - "Schnurli" was able to make his way to freedom. "The cat was trusting and in surprisingly good physical condition," said the fire department happily. "Schnurli" had lost almost two and a half kilos from just under five, so the food provided after the rescue tasted all the better.

"Luckily 'Schnurli' had a good fighting weight," laughs relieved owner Maxi Sommeregger. "He's very curious and likes to explore the area - we've only been here for a year." Sommeregger walked down the street in search of "Schnurli" and also passed the garage: "It's only 100 meters away as the crow flies, but of course I don't just go in."