Imagine being lost in the scenic but vast mountains of Gimmelwald, Switzerland, with no one around to help and a sprained ankle from a previous mishap. This was the unfortunate situation for a hiker known as Sc4s2g on Reddit. Struggling to find his way back, he stumbled upon a small, seemingly deserted town, with no sign of help in sight.
Just when things seemed bleak, an unexpected hero arrived—a charming black and white cat. The cat approached the hiker while he was taking a break to eat lunch, and, to his surprise, it stayed close by. When the hiker got up to continue his journey, the cat began to lead the way.
Curious and a bit hopeful, the hiker followed the cat down the mountain. Every time he paused, the cat would stop and look back as if to ensure he was still following. It became clear to the hiker that this feline was not just wandering; it had a purpose.
The pair continued together, with the hiker speaking to the cat in his native Hungarian, although the cat didn’t reply. Still, the companionship was comforting. After a while, they reached a small cabin, and the cat paused there, making the hiker think this might be her home.
They spent a little more time together, during which the hiker captured a few photos of his unexpected guide. After saying farewell to his new furry friend, he noticed a trail next to the cabin. He decided to follow it, and to his relief, it led him safely to the bottom of the mountain.
Once he was back, the hiker shared his adventure on Reddit, including a picture of the cat. The story quickly gained attention, with many people fascinated by the helpful feline. Interestingly, the hiker wasn’t the first to encounter this friendly cat. Another couple who had recently hiked in Gimmelwald commented, “We just met this cat a couple of days ago in Gimmelwald. I agree – most beautiful place I’ve ever been (and we live in the Rockies!). Amazing! Switzerland was the highlight of our honeymoon, and Gimmelwald was the peak of the peak. It was seriously trippy to come across this randomly on the front page. Super friendly kitty.”
These poor kitties were rescued from an animal cruelty case where they were starved, locked in cages with inches of feces, and received no water or food. Now, these cats need your help!
Another Redditor also mentioned meeting the same cat during their hike, even sharing a photo of the cat perched on a rock.
It’s clear that this endearing cat enjoys assisting hikers near her home. We’re all grateful that she was there to help a lost hiker find his way back to safety. If you’re interested in seeing the hiker’s encounter with this remarkable cat, check out the video below.
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The cat that guided me down the mountain when I got lost in Gimmelwald, Switzerland
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