Neudorf near Parndorf, October 26, 2026
Firefighters rescued the tomcat Toni on October 25, 2026, in Neudorf near Parndorf in the Neusiedl am See district from a drainage pipe after uncovering the clogged pipe with an excavator.
The tomcat was stuck in a clogged drainage pipe. The alerted firefighters initially tried to gain access to the animal but had to uncover the pipe to do so.
According to a report confirmed through the KURIER portal and two other sources, an excavator was even called in. Only after the pipe was uncovered could the emergency responders reach Toni.
Why an excavator was necessary
“To get to the animal, the pipe had to be uncovered,” the report said. The operation ended successfully: Toni was freed from his dangerous situation.
