A driver from Krasnoyarsk became the unexpected hero of a morning drive when a tiny kitten revealed itself from under the bumper of the vehicle traveling beside him along one of the city’s longest streets. The event was shared through TVK channel on their Telegram channel, sparking sympathy from viewers and sparking conversations about animal rescue on the go.
The driver, named Anastasia by the broadcaster, had left home early to head to work. She had already covered a significant stretch of Sverdlovskaya street, more than ten kilometers, when a quiet, urgent meow pierced the hum of traffic at a red light. The sound came from beneath the back of the car, and it jolted Anastasia into a rush of concern and surprise.
She later recalled the moment with humor and relief. The image of her own astonished eyes in that instant remains vivid: a small kitten hidden in a perilous spot could have faced serious danger. The driver worried about the possibility that the engine or the undercarriage could injure or burn the animal. Yet the kitten appeared unharmed, merely a little chilled. What mattered most was the hope that the cat would be saved and that its mysterious location would be discovered safely.
With care and steady hands, the driver checked for the kitten and planned a cautious rescue. The kitten had traveled a surprising route, moving from Nikolaevsky Bridge toward Matrosov Street, tucked away near the undercarriage. The moment underscored a broader point often echoed by animal welfare groups: wild instincts aside, small animals can survive harsh journeys when humans intervene with calm, compassionate action. After the rescue, the kitten was left with a temporary calm, still looking for its owners, and volunteers or strangers nearby prepared to help locate a home or permanent caretaker for the frightened animal.
Stories of creatures finding themselves in peril under moving vehicles are not rare. Similar incidents have occurred in other cities, reminding drivers and residents to stay vigilant. Last year a cat from Bryansk undertook an even longer trek, riding under the hood of a car for nearly 200 kilometers. That event, like this Krasnoyarsk rescue, drew attention to the risks faced by small animals and the crucial role people can play in protecting them. It also highlighted the importance of proper checks and careful handling when a vehicle is in traffic or at a standstill, as the dangers under a car are real and unpredictable. The shared experience in Bryansk became a reminder that animal safety deserves everyday attention on the road, wherever drivers might be on their daily routes.