Heroic Boston Woman Rescues Stranded Kitten During Marathon
CHICAGO – In an act of pure heroism, a Boston woman competing in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has stopped mid-race to save the life of a stranded kitten. The woman, identified only as “cat lady” by her fellow runners, went out of her way to rescue the feline at mile 21 of the grueling marathon.
One can only imagine the joy and admiration felt by the many onlookers and fellow competitors who watched in awe as the woman abandoned her sweaty, exhausted body to grab a stray cat and run through the finish line clearing hurdle. The Boston-native didn’t stop there, however, as she even went the extra mile (pun intended) and found the abandoned kitten a new home.
Despite some initial skepticism from organizers that this was a marathon violation, officials ultimately decided to let the kitten rescue slide, citing that the act of kindness demonstrated the true spirit of competition. “We were all touched by this woman’s display of compassion, and we just had to let it go,” said race director, Brian Rees.
Onlookers and social media followers were quick to praise the marathon runner for her act of kindness. One Twitter user, with the handle @CatLover98, wrote, “I’ve never been more proud to be a cat lady! This woman is my hero!”
The fate of the rescued kitten still remains unknown, but many are hoping it will go on to become a marathon runner itself. Many are confident that the little feline holds the traits of perseverance and endurance necessary to train for such an arduous race.
Critics, however, are less enthusiastic, citing the potential danger that may have been caused by the runner’s momentary pause during the race. “What if she had caused a pile-up and ruined the race for everyone?” questioned one marathon attendee.
Despite the skepticism from critics, those who know and love cats are celebrating the act of kindness. Finally, amidst all the chaos and competitiveness of the marathon, a small act of compassion reminds us of the goodness that can exist in human nature. Today, we are all cat lovers thanks to the bravery and compassion of one Boston woman.
