A police patrol car blocks traffic on a section of Sheikh Zayed Road on April 5, 2023 to rescue a stranded cat. DUBAI POLICE

Cat rescue stops traffic on Dubai’s busy Sheikh Zayed Road

Traffic came to a temporary halt on a section of Sheikh Zayed Road as Dubai Police officers went on a mission to rescue a cat stranded on the busy highway. The incident happened on Wednesday (April 5) after concerned motorists spotted the feline on the pavement and alerted Dubai Police. Responding police and animal rescuers blocked traffic to get the cat to safety. The cat was placed in a carrier after it was caught. A video of the incident was widely circulated on social media, with netizens praising Dubai Police for saving animals. There have been numerous incidents in the past of Dubai Police officers going out of their way to help rescue animals. Last August, Dubai Police rescued a dog that was locked out in the balcony during a peak summer afternoon. Dubai Police also came to the rescue of a cat that was stuck up a tall palm tree in Downtown Dubai. ICA/Expat Media
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