Overview
- The incident occurred in Nersingen near Ulm at a bakery that serves as a parcel acceptance point, according to police reports relayed by dpa.
- The cat had slipped into a cardboard box unnoticed and fallen asleep before the owner sealed the package and handed it in.
- An employee heard meowing from the sealed parcel and, knowing the owner, alerted her immediately.
- Police opened the package at the site, freeing the animal, which showed no signs of injury.
- Authorities and local media say the cat was returned to its owner and no charges or further action have been reported.