A wildlife rescuer was at the right place at the right time when a cat was found trapped under a jetty on the River Wensum.

At around 6pm on Sunday, November 18, a passer-by went into the Ribs of Beef Pub in Wensum Street, Norwich, to locate the owner of a black kayak moored behind the pub, after they heard a cat from under the nearby jetty.

The owner was Kevin Murphy, founder of Norfolk Wildlife Service, who was at the pub watching a band.

Mr Murphy said. 'I climbed over the metal fence and laid on the wooden jetty, above where the cat could be heard.

'After leaning over, whilst holding on tight, I could see a ginger-looking cat behind the pipe on the river wall.'

Mr Murphy then used his kayak to rescue the cat, adding: 'I gently persuaded it to venture from it's spot and into the kayak.

'It was wearing a collar, so I am confident that it will return home safely.'