Summary
Royal Navy sailors in Bahrain found five orphaned kittens under a shipping container and took care of them. The sailors fed and looked after the kittens, but one did not survive. The remaining kittens were found new homes, and a local vet confirmed they are healthy.
Key Facts
- Sailors in Bahrain discovered five kittens under a shipping container.
- The kittens were three weeks old and had not been weaned, meaning they were too young to eat or drink on their own.
- The kittens' mother had died, leaving them on their own.
- The sailors took turns feeding and caring for the kittens.
- Temperatures in Bahrain were about 40°C (104°F) during this time.
- Despite their efforts, one kitten did not survive.
- A local vet checked the surviving kittens and found them healthy.
- New homes have been found for the surviving kittens.