Posted on 05/03/2025 6:50:04 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Tourists Matthew Nannen, 45, and Bailee Crane, 58, were visiting Inspiration Point at Utah’s scenic Bryce Canyon National Park with their elderly tabby — now named Mirage — when the trio took a fateful plunge on Monday night or Tuesday morning, the Salt Lake Tribune reported, citing the sheriff’s office.
Mirage, who is estimated to be 12 years old, was found by hikers on Tuesday night in a soft black pet carrier and in remarkably good condition...
The fortunate feline only suffered two fractured canine teeth and a few fractured ribs — but miraculously “seemed to have weathered the fall fairly well,” Best Friends Animal Sanctuary said.
Nannen and Crane appeared to be living out of a U-Haul and recently came to Utah from Arizona, with their last known permanent residence being in Florida, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office.
It is not known how the couple fell, but they are thought to have crossed the guardrails at Inspiration Point, according to CBS News.
“She was matted and a bit sore, but is friendly upon examination, as well as drinking and eating on her own,”
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Thought he was a gone-er, but...
Hope you find your feline friend!
Be careful out there.
It was sunny and beautiful here in Maine
a little over an hour ago.
It it is now raining it’s guts out!
My 1/2 Maine Coon Cat is currently snoring
and sleeping upside down in his favorite chair.
Can’t let him outdoors due to Coy dogs and
bobcats etc here in the woods!
Thanks, BenLurkin!
Beautiful cat!
Stupid owners!
PINGING a few buddies!
LOL 😂
Wow, that is quite a story. Thanks for the ping MS
If so, it was lousy of them to force the cat into their madness.
Suicidal people are not known for their stellar and rational decisions.
Because it's a canyon with a cliff you can walk right up to. I'm surprised more people or pets don't slip off. Imagine a unleashed dog chasing a chipmunk...
You all know I’m right.
Nope, if the cat did it, it would have set up the dog.
Good point.
Now those were great!!
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