Terrified Cat Gets Rescued From Earthquake Rubbles, Chooses To Stick With The Firefighter That Saved It

These animals have a loving way of showing their gratitude

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• July 19, 2023

Being a firefighter is a challenging job. In order to represent their department and profession in an appropriate and respectable manner, firefighters, more than most other professionals, need a diverse range of talents and abilities in addition to moral integrity.

Given the severe demands of their jobs and living conditions, firefighters need a wide range of abilities in order to succeed. Firefighters are frequently the first responders on the scene of an accident, fire, or other emergency.

They routinely carry out rescue missions, enter burning buildings and other dangerous situations, and work to maintain the safety of their communities. Being a fireman requires a commitment to the job as well as a readiness to protect both people and animals.

Nearly two weeks after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and its aftershocks struck the Turkey-Syria border, rescue efforts are still in progress. Rescue workers have found survivors, including both people and animals, within the wreckage of the fallen buildings.

A terrified cat was one of those saved by Turkish firefighter Ali Cakas. Since being saved, the grateful cat has not left his side.

The firefighter can be seen in a video posing while the black-spotted cat is perched on his shoulder. He is still donning his costume and safety gear.

Amidst the rubble of collapsed structures, rescue teams have discovered survivors, including both humans and animals

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

The cat's owner has not been located, but the firefighter who saved him is looking after him by giving him food and a place to stay. The firefighter felt grief for the cat after saving 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.

Enkaz has found a secure place after surviving the traumatic experience, and we wish them a long-lasting and affectionate relationship

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 it by my side in case the owner comes, but if the owner doesn’t come out, I’m thinking of taking him with me,” said Ali, firefighter of the Mardin Fire Department. “It will be a memory.”

Although they can be highly gregarious and like spending time with their owners, cats are autonomous creatures. A cat may be showing their appreciation for the love and care they receive from their human if they follow them around the house or try to get their attention.

But when they refuse to leave someone who just rescued them, then they must be really grateful.

Maryjane