Concerned neighbors heard the young cat crying from underneath the grating, leading to a collaborative rescue effort involving multiple residents and eventually the NYPD's Special Operations unit.
The frantic neighbors tried desperately to rescue the trapped animal, even making a platform out of a bird cage grating to do a scoop and lift, but quickly realized they needed professionals to remove the grate.
As the rescue attempt continued, the women called city agencies several times. Employees told them they could not help or to just leave a message.
Staten Islanders worked on the ground in 90-plus-degree heat and blazing sunlight to rescue the terrified cat from the harrowing situation. WABC-TV flew a chopper over the scene.
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