- Chase Guello, operating supervisor with RiverReach Construction, found the tiny orange kitten inside the engine bay of a Komatsu excavator at a Leavittsburg job site.
- The crew removed the bottom skid plate to free the kitten, and the rescue was captured on video.
- The kitten was named Komatsu, or Sue for short, after the machine.
- Sue spent two weeks in foster care before being placed with RiverReach's shop mechanic, Jared, and his family.
- The rescue video went viral, gaining 5.8 million views and attention from Komatsu.
- Komatsu sent Sue a tiny safety vest, and the company shared updates of Sue in her high-vis jacket and construction hat.
- Sue is now an official 'shop cat' and will travel to work with Jared once she's of age.
- The rescue was captured on video, showing Guello forcing the jammed metal element open, causing the kitten to fall out of the machine in dramatic fashion.
- After the rescue, Sue was taken to a pet rescue centre where she received the support she needed until she was big enough to rejoin her rescuers.
- Sue has been documented in several pictures and videos, showing her progress from rescue kitten to full-time construction crew member.
- Sue also received gifts from Columbus Equipment Company, which thanked the team at River Reach Construction for showing compassion in the heavy equipment world.
- The company expressed their happiness for Sue's story, stating, “We are glad Sue’s story has a happy ending.”
A tiny orange kitten named Sue has become the newest member of the RiverReach Construction crew in Ohio after being rescued from a Komatsu excavator.3
Chase Guello, the operating supervisor, discovered the kitten while inspecting the machinery at a job site in Leavittsburg.18
The crew heard her cries and launched a rescue mission, successfully freeing her by removing the excavator’s bottom skid plate.2
“Once she's of age, she'll be traveling to and from work with him, and she'll eventually become a shop cat under his supervision,” Guello stated.
After spending two weeks in foster care, Sue was placed with Jared, the shop mechanic, who lives on a farm and has experience raising animals.4
The construction company named her after the excavator, and she now wears a tiny safety vest and hard hat provided by Komatsu.6
The heartwarming rescue went viral, garnering 5.8 million views online, which caught the attention of Komatsu officials.5
“We think Sue is ready for the job site!” the company announced, sharing photos of her in her construction gear.
Sue's story highlights the bond between animals and humans, showcasing how a simple act of kindness can lead to a new family member on the job site.
“The rescue video racked up 5.8 million views, prompting Komatsu to send Sue a tiny safety vest. She spent two weeks in foster care before moving in with shop mechanic Jared, who lives on a farm and has experience raising animals.”
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