An unexpected animal rescue operation unfolded on a sailboat moored off a U.S. beach. Let's take a look.

On the coast of Washington State, U.S., police and rescue workers are carefully inspecting an old sailboat.

They were investigating an issue with the ship's lighting when dozens of cats were unexpectedly found inside the vessel.

To find the cats hiding in narrow gaps in every corner of the boat, the rescue team spent six whole days searching, using power tools to tear apart parts of the ship.

As a result, a staggering 60 cats were found and transferred to animal shelters and foster homes.

(Source: X @NYCNews24, @BreakinNewz01)