When a woman named Siena heard unusual cries outside her apartment in Costa Mesa, California, at 1 a.m., she grew concerned. Unsure what animal could be making the sound, she stepped outside to investigate.

Once she walked out, the cries suddenly stopped.

Thinking the noise might be coming from a frightened kitten, she let out a soft meow to see if anything responded.

The instant she did, the strange cries returned, confirming her suspicion.

When Siena spotted a tiny kitten perched on top of an electrical box, she could hardly believe her eyes.

A Small Kitten In Trouble

The kitten looked terrified and completely unsure of what to do.

The moment Siena saw her, she hurried over to help.

“It was raining out, and I was like, ‘OK, I can’t leave her out here,’” Siena told The Dodo .

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