Daredevil cat cheats death in leap from building

Firefighters had to act fast when a curious cat decided to test gravity – and the limits of its nine lives – by leaping from a tall building.

Boo was spotted scaling the property in Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, on Thursday afternoon.

With no time to lose, firefighters grabbed a ground sheet from the fire engine and formed a makeshift safety net beneath the feline adventurer. Moments later, Boo took the plunge.

The fire service said Boo had "used up one of its nine lives" - but after a quick cuddle and a check-over, the fearless feline was returned to its owners, unharmed.