Video: Woman chases cat on Houston tollway

A woman who attempted to save a cat crossing the Sam Houston Tollway stopped traffic as she chased the feline across multiple lanes.

In a video released by the Harris County Toll Road Authority, an unidentified woman is seen chasing the cat across the road at Westview in West Houston on Tuesday.

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Other drivers in the video do not appear to be too happy with the woman, but judging from her reaction, she doesn't seem to care.

Police eventually arrived and helped block traffic long enough for the woman to retrieve the cat. After scooping up the animal, the woman returned to her car and traffic picked back up.

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Officials with the HCTRA advises drivers to never chase animals in traffic, given how dangerous it can be.

HCTRA can catch animals on tollways. Those who see animals in traffic can call incident response at 281-584-7500.