In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, a heartwarming story has emerged following the storm’s devastation. While driving along a storm-battered highway, a local couple made an unexpected and lifesaving discovery.
Amid the debris and destruction left behind by the powerful storm, Heidi Somers Guzman, 35, and her husband, Christian, 30, spotted a frightened kitten crossing the road in Missouri City, Texas.
Christian’s quick thinking and compassionate action have been hailed on TikTok by thousands of users who are invested in the rescue story. On July, 10, Heidi shared a clip to @heidisomers that shows the couple sitting in their car, with their husky, Nalla, in the back. Christian can be seen cradling the 8-week-old kitten, who is wrapped in a blanket.
Racking up 1.1 million views, the video has provided social media viewers with a glimmer of hope and humanity following the hurricane’s destruction. Simba, a Siamese mix, has since been adopted by the business owner couple.
Heidi, who lives in Sugar Land, Texas, told Newsweek: “My husband is an alpha male who does bodybuilding shows and melted into a puddle when he saved this kitten from the cars on the highway.”
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Beryl made landfall in Texas on July 8, with wind speeds up to 80 mph. Six to 8 inches of rain fell on Houston, leading to flash floods in low-lying areas. Around 400,000 people lost power, and over 2 million people across the state were without power by the next day. Schools were closed in anticipation of the storm. Beryl, which formed on June 28, had quickly intensified to a Category 5 hurricane by July 1.
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