New Zealand

Cat rescued after hitching ride in Wellington Uber’s engine bay

A burmese cat named Norton was found hidden inside an unsuspecting Uber driver's engine bay after travelling from Hataitai to Johnsonville.

Skinny McBuntu

Norton, a burmese cat, snuck into the engine bay of a Wellington Uber and travelled across the city from Hataitai to Johnsonville. The driver was unaware of the stowaway during several trips. The cat was eventually discovered and rescued.

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RNZ

Cat stuck inside Wellington Uber's engine bay for several trips

Norton the burmese cat travelled all the way from Hataitai to Johnsonville hidden inside the unsuspecting driver's bonnet.

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1News

'A bit dumb': Cat rescued after hitching ride in Uber engine bay

Norton travelled all the way from Hataitai to Johnsonville hidden inside the unsuspecting driver's bonnet.

Read the full story at 1News