Cat Falls 6 Stories, Crashes Through Car Windshield, Walks Away Unharmed

May 31, 2023

A cat in Thailand has defied the odds after plunging six stories from a high-rise condominium, emerging without any serious injuries.

The cat landed on a parked car, shattering the rear windshield with its impact.

cat falls from building through windshield of car
Credit: Apiwat Toyothaka / Facebook

The owner of the car, Apiwat Toyothaka, said the condo's management informed him that a cat had fallen onto his car.

When he went outside to check on his vehicle, Apiwat found the cat looking "frightened" underneath his car.

cat falls from building through windshield of car
Credit: Apiwat Toyothaka / Facebook

News of the miraculous incident spread rapidly, sparking an outpouring of joy and amazement across social media platforms.

Security camera footage (below) shows the cat hanging briefly from the balcony on the sixth floor before falling.

 X-rays have revealed that the cat did not suffer any broken bones from the fall.

"The baby is normal. He can eat, excrete normally. No swelling or bruising. Only 2 inches of nails fell off," Apiwat said about the cat, who has been reunited with his owner.

Throughout history, cats have been associated with having "nine lives" or the uncanny ability to cheat death.

While it may be tempting to dismiss this notion as a mere myth, the resilience and seemingly miraculous survival stories of cats continue to fuel the fascination surrounding their perceived multiple lives.