Firefighters called out to rescue kitten trapped in biscuit barrel

A kitten had to be released by firefighters in Leicestershire after becoming trapped in a biscuit barrel.

The owners called the emergency services on Wednesday after the pet became distressed.



A crew from Birstall went to the home in Queniborough at 12.30pm.

A fire service spokeswoman said: “The kitten had become trapped in a plastic biscuit barrel. The owners said it had become distressed. The crew managed to release it quickly.”