Felix is normally trawling around the offices at London’s Royal Docks.
But on Sunday, the black and white cat was chased by another cat to the edge of the River Thames. That’s where she took an “involuntary dip” in the water, only to be rescued by a cat-loving — and fleet-footed — passerby.
The best part: All of it was caught on surveillance video.
Royal Dock’s cat Felix has had a difficult start to his bank holiday Sunday. Someone buy that man a cup of tea please… pic.twitter.com/R9bL8tuNoe
— ITV News London (@itvlondon) April 30, 2017
That’s when a good Samaritan spotted the chaos.
And ran, then lunged to the rescue.
“There was a time when the waters of the Royal Docks were so filthy, an unexpected plunge would result in a period of quarantine,” Royal Docks explainsBut as if to prove just how well the waters are maintained by the staff of the Royal Docks Management Authority, Felix the RoDMA cat ended up in the drink while bravely engaging in a hostile territorial battle (ie running away) from another cat.”
Felix may be down a life.
“We can happily report that Felix suffered no injury or trauma,” the Royal Docks said in an update. “She also seems to be completely unaware that the rest of the RoDMA team have been laughing behind her back after the blasé ‘nothing to see here’ routine that followed her dunking.”
See. Not even a thank you.
This is a more laid back Felix.
The hero is being lauded around the world.
Not all heroes wear capes. https://t.co/fiNx1yz47s
— Jeanna Skinner (@JeannaLStars) April 30, 2017
ME, SINGING IN A BETTE MIDLER VOICE TO FELIX’S FATHER: did i ever tell you ur my [and felix’s] hero? ur everything i wish that i could be.. https://t.co/uXJ7GF93UP
— Grace The Prophet (@missingcapybara) April 30, 2017
I’ll stand him 2 pints at the public house of his choosing. #savingfelix https://t.co/iQrTjrXK2Y
— Renee Lascala (@ReneeLascala) April 30, 2017
Pussy grabbing we can all support! Someone buy this guy a pint #SavingFelix https://t.co/R831WL3qtN
— GuruAnaerobic (@GuruAnaerobic) April 30, 2017
Turns out, he’s the company’s operations manager.
@itvlondon @liquid_highway1 The guy #savingfelix is RoDMA’s Operations Manager – Scott. Good save 👍
— Andrew Christy (@AJBC_1) April 30, 2017
Felix the RoDMA office cat had a lucky escape as Scott rushed save her from the water after a tussle with another cat! She is safe & sound. pic.twitter.com/Km03vzYno1
— London’s Royal Docks (@YourRoyalDocks) May 1, 2017
Also noticed. Cats, even once saved, continue to be cats. You know, indifferent.
It’s the cat’s complete lack of gratitude that makes this clip. https://t.co/AQnFXJ8SB8
— Adrian Bradley (@adebradley) April 30, 2017
Photos London’s Royal Docks
