"Roosevelt" will soon be available for adoption. (PHOTO PROVIDED BY MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)

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By Nicole Wiesenthal of TCPalm

MARTIN COUNTY — A black kitten rescued by the Martin County Sheriff's Marine Unit is being prepared for adoption by caretakers.

The Martin County Sheriff's Office has been tracking the safety and progress of a kitten it rescued from the water Tuesday, and is ready to see the kitten find a happy home, Martin County officials said.

The Marine Unit responded to a call near the Roosevelt Bridge from someone who said they could hear cries coming from the water. Officials said they found a tiny kitten climbing onto oysters on the pilings, struggling to stay afloat.

Deputies rescued the kitten, and it was taken to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, where caregivers named him "Roosevelt," after the bridge. The Humane Society has been updating Roosevelt's progress on its Facebook page and is asking people to reach out if they're interested in adopting him.