Ep 17. King of the Jungle
- April 27, 2005
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Fireman Sam season 5 episode 17, titled "King of the Jungle," finds the residents of Pontypandy learning about the dangers of exotic animals.
When a circus comes to town, the children of Pontypandy are excited to see the animals, but when a monkey escapes from its cage, it causes chaos and puts everyone in danger. With the help of Fireman Sam and his team, the monkey is safely returned to its cage, but the incident is a wake-up call for the town.
The circus is forced to leave Pontypandy, but the children are still fascinated by exotic animals. Fireman Sam takes it upon himself to educate the town about the dangers of keeping these animals as pets, and how important it is to care for them properly.
Meanwhile, Station Officer Steele is concerned about his cat, Tiger, who has been acting strangely. When Tiger disappears, the team begins a search and rescue mission to find him. With the help of Norman Price and his new drone, they are able to locate Tiger, but he has been badly injured.
Dr. Sarah helps to nurse Tiger back to health, but it is a lesson for the town about how important it is to care for their pets properly.
As the episode concludes, the children of Pontypandy understand the importance of treating animals with care and respect, and the town is grateful to have Fireman Sam and his team to keep them safe from any dangers that may arise.