In a touching act of bravery and compassion, Abu Fathiyyaturahma Menk Abdun Mujtahid, a 30-year-old man with a disability, rescued a helpless kitten from drowning in a storm drain.
Despite not having the use of his legs, Abu didn’t hesitate when he spotted the tiny creature clinging to the concrete edge of a drain, fighting to escape the rising water.
a man rescues a kitten by the river
It all happened one ordinary day when Abu was out with a friend (also in a wheelchair), who captured the entire scene on camera.
Abu noticed the distressed kitten struggling to stay above water, trapped and terrified. Without a second thought, he carefully slid out of his wheelchair and began to shuffle down the steep, grassy bank, determined to save the little life.
a disabled man by the river rescues a stray kitten
The rescue wasn’t easy. As Abu reached the edge of the drain, he realized he was too far from the kitten.
He repositioned himself and tried again, this time successfully extending his arm down to gently grab the kitten. Desperate to escape the water, the tiny creature scrambled up as Abu reached for it.
a disabled man pulls a kitten out of the river
With remarkable patience and care, Abu finally managed to pull the kitten up from the storm drain, placing it safely on the grass.
But his act of kindness wasn’t over yet. To return to his wheelchair, Abu had to rely on his arms, leaving the rescued kitten temporarily on the ground.
a man sits by the riverbed and saves a little kitten
As he made his way back up the slope, the curious kitten saw its chance and dashed off, running up the verge and across the road – safe and sound thanks to its unexpected hero.
a man got out of a wheelchair to save a kitten
This heartwarming moment captured the hearts of many. Abu’s selflessness and determination to save a life, despite his own physical limitations, remind us all of the courage and strength of the human spirit.
Sometimes, true heroes come in unexpected forms – like a man in a wheelchair, willing to go the extra mile for a little creature in need.