Cat Slinks Behind Car's Dashboard On Road Trip, Rescued By Firefighters

ABINGDON, MD — During a road trip to New York for Thanksgiving, a cat managed to wedge himself behind a vehicle's dashboard.

Firefighters with the Abingdon Fire Company were called to the Maryland House Thanksgiving Day to help extricate the cat. They carefully removed interior panels of the dashboard, used a little food and water to coax the cat out, then resorted to "The Big Easy" to free the feline from his hiding spot.

The Big Easy happens to be a toolset that includes a flexible stick, a non-marring wedge and other components that allow firefighters to manipulate the internal door locks, handles or window cranks.

"We’re happy to report that this thankful little traveler is back on the road and heading home just in time for Thanksgiving," the fire company shared on Facebook last week.