A two-year-old Siamese cat named Rayne Beau miraculously returned to his owners in California after going missing for two months in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, and traveling an astonishing 800 miles (1287 kilometers). According to KTLA5, the incident began in June when Benny and Susanne took Rayne on a camping trip to Yellowstone. Startled, Rayne ran off into the woods, and despite days of searching, they couldn’t find him, eventually leaving heartbroken. Susanne described it as one of the hardest days of her life, feeling like they had abandoned him.

Two months later, in early August, the couple received a call from a Roseville, California, animal shelter. Rayne had been found on the streets, and thanks to his microchip, the shelter was able to contact them. Initially skeptical, Benny and Susanne were convinced when they saw the photos, realizing it was indeed their Rayne.

When reunited, Rayne was frail, having dropped from his original weight of 11.8 pounds (5.3 kg) to around 7 pounds (3.2 kg). His paws were cracked and rough from the long journey. While how Rayne covered the 1287 kilometers remains a mystery, Benny and Susanne hope that by sharing their story, someone may come forward with more details. Susanne also urged people to microchip their pets to increase the chances of recovery if they go missing. Statistics show that every year in the U.S., 10 million pets go missing. In shelters, only 1 in 50 cats return to their owners, but with a microchip, the odds improve to 2 out of 5.