Kitten Rescued Meowing Inside Excavator Joins Construction Site as 'Colleague' with Safety Helmet

Named ‘Komatsu’ After the Excavator Brand

A kitten hiding inside an excavator was rescued at a construction site in Ohio, USA, and has since become a new member of the construction company. The kitten even received safety gear sized just for her, including a vest and helmet.

Kitten Discovered in Excavator Engine Room...Nicknamed 'Sue'

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According to UPI on August 27 (local time), Chase Guello, the site operations manager at Liverich Construction, found a kitten in the engine room of an excavator at a construction site in Leavittsburg, Ohio. While inspecting the excavator, Guello heard meowing from the engine compartment and, upon investigating, discovered the kitten. Site workers searched the area but could not find the kitten’s mother or any other kittens nearby.

The construction company named the rescued kitten 'Komatsu', after the excavator brand. Her nickname was decided as 'Sue'. After being rescued, Sue spent about two weeks at a temporary shelter. Later, Liverich Construction’s mechanic Jared and his family took her in, and she now lives with them.

Rescued Kitten Becomes Construction Site Mascot

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Chase Guello said, "When Sue grows a little more, she’ll start commuting to and from work with Jared. Eventually, she’ll be a cat living in the maintenance shop under his care."

A video showing Sue’s rescue went viral online. As a result, representatives from Komatsu, the excavator manufacturer, learned of Sue’s story. Komatsu then gifted Liverich Construction a tiny safety vest and helmet specifically sized for Sue. The kitten, once found in an excavator engine room, has now become a new 'colleague' living at the construction site.

"Heartfelt Thanks for the Love Sent to Sue"

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With the story gaining attention, Liverich Construction conveyed through Instagram, "Sue now seems ready to join us at the site," and added, "We thank Komatsu for their ongoing support and encouragement. We also sincerely appreciate the incredible love that people have shown this little kitten."

Online commenters reacted to the post, saying things like, "Such an adorable kitten," "I hope you regularly post updates about Sue," "Thank you for rescuing and adopting the cat. I wish everyone happiness," and "Sue looks like an angel sent from heaven. She is a truly beautiful cat."

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