Video showed the hilarious moment a cat sitting on the edge of a dinghy tried to leap onto a nearby sailboat and ended up in the water - but miraculously survived the daring jump.

A stock image shows a cat jumping into the sea. A video showing Roger the cat trying—and failing—to jump from one boat to another has racked up more than 50 million views.

ID: 3398748ONSCREEN CREDIT - @yourcrystalshop This is the hilarious and dramatic moment a partially blind cat lost his sense of direction and fell off a jett...

One such moment occurred recently when a curious cat jumped into a bucket of water, creating quite the splash! The video footage of this unexpected feline aquatic adventure has been making rounds on the internet, leaving cat lovers everywhere in awe. But what prompts a cat to take the plunge into water?

In this article, I’ll dive into several key points: The natural hunting instincts of cats; Factors influencing a cat’s decision to jump; Safety concerns for cats around water; Tips for keeping your cat safe near ponds; Join me as I uncover the fascinating relationship between cats and water, and what motivates them to leap into the unknown.