Daredevil Firemen's Amazing Operation To Save A Stranded Cat

  The cat is spotted at the base of the bridge by a concerned dog walker who calls the RSPCA

 The RSPCA call the fire brigade which scrambles its specialist water unit who prepare to launch their river rescue

 The three specialist under water unit officers wade out to the stricken cat

  The cat is gathered up as other officers watch on

 The lucky feline is placed in a cage for the return journey to the river shore

 The firemen support each other as the cat is carried to the banks of the Rivet Wear, in Croxdale, in a basket

Mission accomplished: Back on dry land, the cat relax