Family Lives at Highway Rest Stop for 10 Days in Search of Escaped Cat

A family's vacation took an unexpected turn when their cat, Chanel, escaped on August 8 at a highway rest stop in Isère, France. Stéphane and Murielle, along with their children Ewen and Lola, were on their way to the Hautes-Alpes when they stopped for a break. During a short walk, the one-year-old cat slipped her harness and disappeared into the concrete surroundings of the L'Isle-d'Abeau rest area. The family, unwilling to leave without Chanel, has since been living at the rest stop, staying in a nearby budget hotel and dedicating their days to the search. They have enlisted the help of animal protection associations and volunteers, who have set up trap cages. Despite these efforts, Chanel remains missing. Stéphane has had to return to work in the Paris region, but Murielle and the children continue their vigil, determined to find their beloved pet, whom they consider a family member. They are offering a €500 reward for Chanel's safe return, hoping a kind stranger will find her and have her microchip scanned.

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We lost sight of her.