In Citrus Hills in Northwest Florida, someone went out for a walk but stopped when they heard a kitten’s cries for help. Tracking the sound of the noise, this person discovered that a kitten had fallen into a pipe and couldn’t get out.

Fortunately, Deputy Brandon Jones responded and created a ladder to let the kitten crawl out of the pipe. Apparently the sheriff enjoyed the kitten’s company so much that he adopted the feline and dubbed it Mario. So not only did Mario get rescued, but also found a forever home at the same time.

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