While many cats find themselves stuck in trees during their adventures, this particular story from Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona stands out for a unique reason, as you’ll soon see.

The drama unfolded when a group of people spotted a black-and-white cat stuck in a tree in the strangest position possible, during their walk.

The cat was uncomfortably balancing himself on a branch in the middle of his stomach. He was stuck 15 feet in the air on the branch, needing urgent help as he was holding on for his life.

Concerned for the feline’s safety, the kind-hearted people instantly reached out to firefighters asking for immediate help.

Fortunately, the firefighters instantly arrived at the location, ready to save the cat. One of the firefighters propped up a ladder and climbed to the branch while the other was holding it against the pine tree.

Slowly, but surely, the firefighter safely took the cat and brought him down on the ground. Though a bit scared, the cat was thankfully alright and uninjured. 

The next step was to return the cat to his family if he had one. Luckily, it was found out the cat was a 2-year-old male named Archie, who escaped from a residential area in the park.

The rescuers instantly began looking for the cat’s family, and after a few hours, they finally located them. Grand Canyon NPS shared an update on X:

“Owners have been located. Thanks to all of your support and well wishes in getting this kitty home safe!”

While Archie isn’t the first feline to end up stuck in a tree, his story is one of the lucky ones ending in a joyful reunion, all thanks to the quick actions and compassion of kind-hearted rescuers and community members.