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Miracle Cat Survives 400-Foot Plunge at Bryce Canyon

5/5/2025

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In a tragic incident at Bryce Canyon National Park, a cat named Mirage miraculously survived a 400-foot plunge that claimed the lives of her owners, Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane. After the couple fell while crossing safety railings, Mirage was discovered in a damaged carrier. Now at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she is on the mend, eating and drinking on her own.

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Story summary

In a tragic incident at Bryce Canyon National Park, a cat named Mirage miraculously survived a 400-foot plunge that claimed the lives of her owners, Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane. After the couple fell while crossing safety railings, Mirage was discovered in a damaged carrier. Now at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she is on the mend, eating and drinking on her own.