Frozen felines: Guardia Civil issue warning that could save thousands of cats’ lives

THE cold snap sweeping through Spain has led police to issue warnings about the potential dangers people can face.

Their latest tweet warns people that cats often seek shelter from the cold inside car wheel arches and engine compartments.

“Have you seen that due to the cold stray cats are sheltering underneath cars? Check before you drive… You’ll save their lives”

¿Has visto que con el frío ️los gatos callejeros se refugian bajo los coches??
Mira antes de arrancar…les salvarás la vida ??? pic.twitter.com/kmE3PR8147

— Guardia Civil (@guardiacivil) January 15, 2017

The tweet has since gone viral with just under 4,000 people sharing the post.