The incredible tale of the mountain guide cat who saved a lost hiker in Gimmelwald {Switzerland}
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When you book a trip to the tiny but stunning village of Gimmelwald in Switzerland, chances are you’ll meet the local “mountain guide cat.” The heroic feline recently made headlines when an injured tourist got lost while he was hiking in the mountains, and the cat showed him the way back to the village.

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Lost in the mountains

The hiker, a Hungarian man, said he sprained his ankle while walking: “The cat was just wandering around, then found me while I was resting from the hike and checking my map to see how I could get back to the hostel. Unfortunately, it was the end of ski season in Gimmelwald, so the lifts weren’t working, and some of the trails were closed. Of course, the only official way down was through a trail that was now inaccessible. The cat came up to me, and as she was walking, she kept looking at me to follow. She led me straight to the path that would take me down to the valley. She seemed super friendly considering I was a total stranger.”

 

 

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The cat’s origins

Astonishingly, a video from 2013 surfaced, shared by a fellow hiker, featuring the very same black and white cat. As the video circulated, numerous other hikers eagerly joined the conversation, attesting to their own encounters with this enigmatic feline in the vicinity.

As the speculation grew, the truth behind the feline guide’s identity was finally unveiled. It was disclosed that the cat is, in fact, the cherished companion of a couple who are proud owners of a nearby hostel in Gimmelwald.

However, some still prefer to nurture the belief that the cat is an ethereal presence, a guardian spirit of the mountains, compelled to lead lost hikers back to safety as an act of redemption for past transgressions.

Regardless of the cat’s true nature, the allure of mystery and the supernatural adds an extra layer of fascination to the remarkable encounters experienced by hikers in Gimmelwald. The presence of this extraordinary feline continues to captivate the imaginations of those fortunate enough to cross paths with her, leaving behind a touch of magic amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Swiss mountains.

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Source: The Telegraph

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