Kitten found on 57 Freeway center divider during rush hour rescued by LAPD officer

Tuesday, October 1, 2019
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (KABC) -- A kitten seen clinging to the center divider of the 57 Freeway in the Diamond Bar area was rescued by an off-duty Los Angeles police officer.

The officer spotted the cat, pulled over and was able to rescue it as cars whizzed by during rush hour on Sept. 26.
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The LAPD said in a tweet that the kitten was "cold & scared" when Sgt. Toscano found the tiny feline.

The officer named the cat "Lucky" and said he'll keep it until a suitable home is found.
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