Family’s Cat Thought Dead After Camp Fire Destroyed Home Found on Facebook 2 Years Later

L: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, R: Courtesy of Lindsy Metz

Lindsy Metz had just 30 minutes to evacuate her home in Magalia, California, as the devastating Camp Fire drew near in November 2018. She rounded up her children, vital belongings, and pets, with the exception of one: her black cat Artemis.

“He was right by the door,” Lindsy explained to ABC 7. “I ran up on him too quickly, and he bolted.”