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Peterborough woman stuck up tree in botched cat rescue

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Bella's would-be rescuer had to be helped down too

A woman who attempted to retrieve a cat from a tree had to be rescued herself after getting stuck while climbing.

The unnamed woman was trying to reach a kitten called Bella from the garden of a house in Morland Court, Peterborough.

Firefighters had to be called and rescued both cat and owner on Tuesday. Both were unharmed.

A spokeswoman for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said people should not "risk their own lives" to save a pet.

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Bella the cat - with her owner - was rescued by Cambridgeshire firefighters

A spokeswoman for Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We know that people love animals and would risk their own lives to save a family pet or other animal in distress.

"Our advice would always be to avoid putting yourself in danger and to contact the RSPCA in the first instance."