*Avanti* Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I'm not sure if this has been posted before, it brought a tear here. In June of this year, firefighter Cory Kalanick of Fresno, California was searching for salvage in a burned home and found a lifeless kitten. Cory grabbed the kitten, gave it an oxygen mask and poured water on its fur. Within 15 minutes the kitten began moving and meowing again. The entire rescue was captured on Kalanick’s GoPro, and featured by the company in their latest video. http://www.mostwatchedtoday.com/helmet-camera-captures-firefighter-bringing-a-tiny-kitten-back-to-life/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Stunning! Wonderfully heartwarming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) The kitten died later that night. Edited September 30, 2013 by Cody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Avanti* Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 The kitten died later that night. Ohh no I missed that or did you hear about it elsewhere Cody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Here is a link to an update story. http://www.cbs47.tv/news/local/story/Update-to-viral-kitten-rescue-video/typfADSFKUOUnqvhJ37AzA.cspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) An update to a story that went viral in July about a Fresno firefighter who tried to rescue a kitten injured in a fire. It was all captured on his helmet camera. Tuesday, special pet oxygen masks were donated for every fire truck in Fresno. The tender video of Fresno Firefighter Cory Kalanick trying to save the life of a kitten became a national and even international sensation. He says he only put it online to show his kids what he does at work. CBS47's news story went national and Kalanick says he's still fielding phone calls from all over. "I'm amazingly surprised at how big this has gotten. I've gotten responses from Germany, Russia, a couple from China. I got a couple care packages at headquarters," said Kalanick. Sadly, the kitten Kalanick worked so hard to save, didn't make it through the night because of smoke damage to his small lungs. One positive outcome, dozens of pet oxygen masks are now going in every fire truck in Fresno. The shape of the mask fits the longer snout of a dog or cat. Susan Disney donated several thousand dollars to the Emma Zen Foundation, which bought and distributed the masks. "'I want 42 masks, where do I send the money?' So I got the check it in the mail and they got the masks for it!," said Disney. She was one of the many viewers, proud of our local firefighters for going the extra mile for animals. "They're members of your family, and I know if there was a fire at my place, I would want them to rescue my cat," said Disney. Another cool update: Kalanick made $900 off his original video. He's donating it to an animal hospital. "With the notority from just this one video, it's gotten us new equipment on our rig and money towards a Fresno vet," said Kalanick. The masks come in three sizes for small and large animals. The masks will be reused, so they should last a long time. Edited October 1, 2013 by Ams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Oh that is so sad. I did wonder about smoke damage. Poor little tyke. Hopefully it could sense love and gentleness around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Oh... I think there's something in my eye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Poor little kitty but look at the positive that came out of his story, hopefully many other animals can be saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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