JURUPA VALLEY – (INT) - A kitten survived a bizarre experience with a hawk Tuesday and a kind woman saved the feline before the hawk got a second chance at a free meal.

Lindsey Gage said a low-flying hawk got her attention as it swooped down with the kitten in its talons. But, The hawk lost its grasp and the white furball dropped from the sky.

Gage was able to scoop up the kitten and took it to the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter in Jurupa Valley.

The 5-week-old kitten has been examined and treated by veterinary staff members. In spite of a wound to its chest the injury does not appear to be life threatening.

Story Date: May 30, 2015