Cop rescues kitten in intersection

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WTHI) - Trooper Doug Hutchinson daily patrols State Road 37 for speeding cars, motorists who follow too closely and the usual aggressive driver. Those daily patrols by the law enforcement community help save lives and keep the streets safe.

Add one kitten to those saved lives.

Trooper Hutchinson received the call of “debris” in the roadway in the intersection of SR 37 and Tapp Road, just south of Bloomington and directly responded. He did not find any debris.

What he did find was a slightly injured kitten that was wandering aimlessly through the multi-lane intersection.

Trooper Hutchinson was able to stop and position his patrol vehicle in the intersection to shelter the kitten from oncoming traffic, ultimately snatching the feline back into the safety of his patrol car.

Motorists enjoyed what they saw, giving Trooper Hutchinson many “thumbs up” and quick applause as the traffic resumed its flow.

After attempts to find a good home for the kitten through the Monroe County Animal Shelter, Trooper Hutchinson has now adopted the kitten himself. “Lucky” is now recovering nicely, making his home with Trooper Hutchinson in Lawrence County.