Bryce Canyon, Utah – On April 29, a cat miraculously survived a tragic fall that claimed the life of two hikers at Inspiration Point in Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. The cat, dubbed Mirage, was with Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane when they fell 400 feet to their death.
Mirage was in a soft-sided carrier when the couple tumbled to their death. Judah Battista, the chief sanctuary officer for Best Friends Animal Society, said, “Mirage is a miracle cat in that she survived a tragic fall in Bryce Canyon.”
Mirage faired amazingly well given the huge fall; she did fracture some ribs and broke two teeth reports Count on 2 News.
Mirage, 12, is being cared for by Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab. The sanctuary is trying to find extended family of the deceased to see if they can provide her with a home; if no home is available for her, she will be put up for adoption.
The police are still investigating the deadly fall. Anyone with information is asked to call Garfield County Sheriff’s Detectives at 435-676-1126.
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