A Maltese driver has shared a heartwarming rescue story after discovering a tiny kitten trapped inside his car’s engine compartment while driving, urging motorists to check their vehicles as temperatures begin to drop.Dylan Portelli took to Facebook to recount how he had been driving for around 15 minutes when he suddenly heard the unmistakable sound of a cat meowing.Concerned about where the noise was coming from, he stopped and opened his car’s bonnet, only to discover a tiny kitten trapped inside.Thankfully, Dylan managed to safely retrieve the little feline, and the story had an even happier ending when he found it a new home.But alongside the adorable rescue, Dylan had an important message for fellow motorists.He explained that this was not the first time he had encountered a kitten hiding inside his vehicle, warning that the problem could become more common as the weather gets colder.Cats often seek out warm and sheltered places, and a car’s engine compartment can be particularly appealing after the vehicle has been driven.Unfortunately, this can put them in danger if a driver starts the engine without realising an animal is hiding inside.“Be careful and check your car, especially if you hear a cat meowing,” Dylan urged in his Facebook post.He explained that he wanted to raise awareness so that other drivers could avoid unknowingly putting an animal at risk.After rescuing the kitten, Dylan kept it with him for a short while before successfully finding someone to give it a home.Ending his post on a lighthearted note, he joked that these little creatures seem to know exactly where to turn for help.“They know where to go, these little blessings. As they say, the right person!” he wrote.His experience serves as a timely reminder for motorists to take a moment to check around their vehicles, particularly during the colder months when stray cats and kittens may seek warmth beneath the bonnet.A quick check before starting the engine could help prevent a tragedy and potentially save a life.Share to raise awareness!Photo credits to Dylan Portelli on Facebook•