Man rescues stranded cat, random act of kindness wins Internet. Watch
In the video, an elderly man tries to rescue a cat using a chair.
A video involving an elderly man and a cat is the latest clip winning the hearts of people online. The man is now praised by netizens and there’s a chance that it’ll warm up your heart too.

“This made my day,” with this simple caption and four love emojis, the video was shared on a Facebook page.
In the video, an elderly man tries to rescue a cat stranded on a ledge. The man holds a chair up for the feline to jump on, so he can rescue it. Visibly scared and hesitant, the cat takes some time before jumping onto the chair. Almost instantly after the cat lands on the chair, the man brings it down. Eventually, the four-legged creature runs away.
Here’s the 16-second-long video:
Since being shared some 16 hours ago, the video has collected tons of reactions and comments. It has gathered close to 8.1 lakh views. Additionally, it has also garnered about 19,000 shared and over 9,000 reactions.
People had a lot to say about this heartening rescue video. From praising the man to sharing their own experience, about 500 people commented on the video.
“Such a good hearted man,” wrote a Facebook user. “I’ve done this minimum 100 times! When our cats climb on a tree and can’t find any way to come down! We do this only! Animals are so cute and innocent,” wrote another.
“A lovely little random act of kindness, bless his heart,” commented a third. “This is humanity,” wrote another.
What do you think of the video?
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ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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