DEFIANCE — An Ohio police department is commending one of its own for thinking on his feet to rescue an animal.
Body camera video shows Defiance Police Officer Eric Rubio at a storm drain where a cat could be heard meowing.
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The video shows Rubio using his “quick thinking and lasso skills” to help pull the kitten out of the drain.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the work of Ptl. Rubio does for the City of Defiance. Great job!” the department shared on social media.