Kitten rescued from Komatsu machine joins construction crew that saved her
Footage of the rescue shows operating supervisor Chase Guello forcing the jammed metal element open, causing the kitten to fall out of the machine in dramatic fashion.
A tiny kitten discovered trapped inside a Komatsu excavator in Barberton, Ohio, has become an internet sensation after its rescuers, construction workers from River Reach Construction, shared a dramatic video of the rescue. The orange kitten, named Sue, sobbed for help inside the heavy machinery last month, prompting the workers to remove the bottom skid plate and set her free.
Footage of the rescue quickly went viral, garnering 5.8 million views and thousands of comments from cat lovers worldwide, including Komatsu, who encouraged River Reach to contact them about the kitten's welfare.
After an unsuccessful attempt to locate her mother, Sue was taken to a pet rescue center, where she received the care she needed until she was old enough to rejoin her rescuers. Once she was ready, Sue transitioned to being an official "shop cat" at the construction site. River Reach's operating supervisor, Chase Guello, said Sue has been spending time on the job site, wearing a high-vis jacket and construction hat provided by Komatsu.
She also lives with Jared, the company's shop mechanic, who has a farm and experience raising animals. Guello shared pictures and videos documenting Sue's journey from rescue kitten to construction crew member, including her interactions with Jared's children and a Twister spinner.
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