Fisherman Rescues Cat Trapped in Crab Pot: "Saved from Drowning as Tide Rushed In"

Trapped Inside the Crab Pot...
Discovered After Returning From the Fishing Trip

A fisherman in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, rescued a cat that had been trapped in a fish trap along the coast. Reports indicate that the cat nearly drowned as water began to surge into the trap.

On September 29, a fisherman living in Yeosu, referred to as Mr. A, posted a photo of the cat on his social networking service (SNS) account. In the photo, the cat is tangled and trapped inside a crab pot, facing the threat of drowning as the water level continued to rise.

A fisherman rescuing a cat trapped in a fish trap. Screenshot from SNS

Mr. A shared in his post that he discovered the cat while unloading after returning from a free-diving fishing trip, rather than his usual fishing boat operation. At the time of discovery, the tide was coming in. Had he been any later, the cat could have drowned. Mr. A stated, “If I had arrived just a little later, the cat would not have survived,” and added, “Fortunately, I was able to rescue it safely.”

Mr. A explained that he had already checked the trap about three hours before setting sail, while moving equipment onto the boat, finding only a few mud crabs inside and no cat at that time. There is a possibility that the cat entered the trap on its own and then became stuck. Mr. A explained, “My father also works with these fish traps, and when drying or cleaning them on the breakwater, I’ve often seen cats going inside.”

This case was slightly different, however. The trap was positioned at a slanted angle on a stone embankment, making access difficult, and inside were only mud crabs, not fish. Mr. A commented, “I’ve worked in the sea around Yeosu for over 30 years, but I’ve never heard of a cat eating mud crabs,” expressing his puzzlement.

Upon seeing Mr. A’s post, online users expressed relief, with comments such as, “You saved a life,” and, “If you had been a little later, things could have ended badly.” On the other hand, some raised questions as to how the cat managed to get into the trap by itself.

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