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The insistent meows were faint at first, barely audible over the drumming rain in Coram. But a concerned resident, Mrs. Gable, knew that desperate sound. It was coming from the storm drain on the corner of Main Street and Maple Avenue. Peering through the grate, she could just make out a small, shivering ball of fur huddled against the concrete wall as rainwater trickled around it. A tiny kitten, no older than a few weeks, had somehow found its way into the dark, damp abyss.
Panic set in as the rain intensified. Mrs. Gable immediately called the local animal shelter, her voice trembling with urgency. Within minutes, two dedicated animal control officers, Sarah and Mark, arrived at the scene, braving the downpour. Assessing the situation, they realized they couldn't simply reach down and grab the frightened creature. The drain was too deep and narrow.
Thinking quickly, Mark retrieved a long-handled net from their truck. Lying flat on the wet pavement, Sarah carefully guided the net towards the whimpering kitten, her voice soft and reassuring. It took several agonizing attempts, the small kitten darting away in fear each time. Finally, with a gentle scoop, the tiny feline was secured.
Lifting the net, Sarah cradled the soaking-wet kitten in her hands. It was a scrawny tabby, its eyes wide with fright. Wrapped in a warm towel, the kitten finally started to relax, a soft purr rumbling in its tiny chest. Back at the shelter, the kitten was given a warm bath, food, and a cozy bed. News of the "storm drain miracle" spread quickly through Coram, and by the next day, several families had expressed interest in giving the brave little survivor a forever home. Mrs. Gable, who had first heard its cries, was the first in line, her heart already stolen by the resilient little kitten she helped save.