One feline Hurricane Helene survivor is proof that miracles happen.
And… that cats really do have nine lives.
Blanco), got out and disappeared into a nearby cove.
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AndHurricane Helenewas just getting started.
At that point, the one-and-a-half-year-old cat jumped from the camper to the roof of the house.
Blanco slid down into the swirling water and disappeared from sight.
Blanco on the neighbor’s roof.Credit:Best Friends Animal Society
With a heavy heart, I stopped and prayed for Blancos safety and recovery.
Despite what they saw, the family never gave up hope that Blanco somehow managed to survive.
But as time ticked by, it began looking less and less likely that they would be reunited.
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Blanco had made his way back home.
Jonathon texted his mom immediately.
He sent a picture and I knew it was him!
I was so excited, tears of joy and gratitude for Blanco surviving and finding his way back home!
I remember being so happy, I wanted to do cartwheels into a flying triple round off!
The Collins family took Blanco toBest Friends Animal Societys free mobile vet clinicthrough a nearby shelter in Yancey County.
That same day, Ricardo Blancos family was able to take him home.
