Kitten trapped in pipe rescued by firefighters

Reding, California: Firefighters in the small northern California town of Redding are smiling after rescuing a four-week-old kitten from inside a length of pipe.

A concerned citizen dropped off a metal pipe at the fire department last week saying a kitten was stuck inside.

Firefighters were able to locate the kitten and with the help of a mechanical pipe cutter were able to gingerly cut the pipe in half.

Once the pipe was cut, the kitten was removed safely.

After a bath and some water, kitten was deemed ready for adoption.

Redding Fire Department Captain Mike Anderson said they had decided to call the kitten "Piper".

A local television station employee adopted the kitten and local firefighters have visiting rights.