Cats tend to become extremely focused on anything that captures their interest.
A bird or a flying bug just outside the window can excite them, causing them to reach out with their paws, and then be startled by a loud noise or strong wind, leading to a fall.
One such cat, Apiwat, accidentally fell from the 6th floor of an apartment building. Fortunately, he miraculously survived
A shocking incident in Bangkok
In a startling event in Bangkok, a hefty cat weighing 8.5 kg fell from the sixth story of a condominium and crashed through a car windshield. The accident, which could have ended tragically, turned into a miraculous tale of survival.
The incident took place in the bustling capital of Thailand. According to The Thaiger.com, the cat, named Shifu, plummeted from the sixth floor of a building. The impact was so severe that it shattered the car’s windshield.
Immediate rescue for cat
Apiwat, the owner of the damaged car, acted swiftly. Without hesitation, he took Shifu to the veterinarian for immediate medical attention. The x-ray results revealed that, astonishingly, the cat only suffered two broken nails from the fall.
Despite the dramatic nature of the fall, Shifu escaped with minimal injuries. The vet confirmed that apart from the two broken nails, Shifu was in good health. This unexpected outcome left everyone involved both relieved and amazed.
Shifu’s recovery after surviving a fall from the 6th floor
Following the accident, Shifu’s owner provided updates on the cat’s condition.
By Saturday morning, Shifu was found to be relatively unharmed and in good spirits, showcasing the resilience and miraculous nature of her survival.
Why Shifu increable survial after feling 6th floor department.
When a cat falls, two forces act upon it. The downward force of gravity depends on the acceleration due to gravity and the cat’s mass.
The other force is air resistance, which increases with the cat’s falling velocity and always opposes its motion.
The forces acting on the cat make it aware that it is falling. Instinctively, much like when faced with a threat, the cat will arch its back, puff up its fur, and extend its legs downward to prepare for landing.
Landing on their feet is a great option when cats fall from a relatively low height. Cats have evolved to have sharp claws that help them climb and cling to surfaces like wood and trees.
Therefore, when falling from greater heights, cats adopt a different strategy. They spread their limbs like a flying squirrel and land on their bellies.
However, never let your cat out of your window just to see how it lands. Additionally, if you live in a high-rise apartment, you can buy window nets to protect your pet. If you don’t have them, keep the windows closed to ensure your cat’s safety.
