Charter Boat Crew Rescues A Kitten From The Gulf

There are lots of weird creatures you can expect to see in the open water while fishing, but an Alabama fishing crew were not prepared to come across this unexpected catch. Their fishing trip to the Gulf of Mexico near Perdido Pass soon turned into a rescue mission when they spotted a poor little kitten struggling in the water. By being in the right place at the right time, these heroes we needed to hear about today saved the kitten’s life. No one knows how it got into the water, bearing in mind that most cats actually hate baths. Luckily, instead of drowning or becoming an easy snack for aquatic animals, this kitty found a cozy place he can call home. It might have used up one of his lives, but he has 8 great ones to go!

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A fishing crew spotted a kitty fighting for its life in open waters

Image credits: Still Flyin Charters

On one charter boat’s trips to the Gulf of Mexico, Still Flyin Charters crew saw an animal they never expected to see in the water. At first, they thought it was a sea turtle, but quickly came to a shocking realization that this “turtle” had ginger fur. They scooped the frightened kitten out of the water and brought it into the boat.

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“Our catch of the day”: after rescuing the kitty, the crew shared this heartwarming story on Facebook

Image credits: Still Flyin Charters

Still Flyin Charters posted a story on Facebook on July 30th. People speculated that the kitten might have been gotten rid of by a heartless owner or used as shark bait, while the crew thinks he got caught in the tide. And while none of the theories can be proven, we can only be glad that this story has a happy ending.

The kitty has currently found a warm home with Steve Crews’ family

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As of today, the kitty is staying with Steve Crews, owner and operator of Still Flyin Charters. Due to the unusual circumstances it was found in, there is so much inspiration for the kitty’s new awesome name. People came up with a variety of aquatic names from Catfish to Ocean, Sailor, or Nemo, but Crews and his wife have been considering two options: Shark Bait and Lucky.

Crews gave a short update on the kitty in the comments: “He’s doing great. He’s wild, but he’s hanging around the house because he’s terrified inside.”