TAMPA, Fla. (KABC) -- A feline being called a "zombie cat" was thought to be dead, but ended up climbing out of his own grave.
Bart was hit by a car in Tampa, Florida, and presumed to be dead.
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He was buried, but Bart was not dead, and climbed out of his grave.
Bart was severely injured and had to be put on a feeding tube for seven weeks and lost an eye.
"It was touch and go. He almost died. The first couple weeks our vets were giving him a 50-50 chance that he would make it," CEO of the Humane Society Sherry Silk said. "This cat had a spirit like no other and he was determined to live."
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When Bart's story of survival from the grave surfaced, people from around the world donated $9,000 to help cover his medical costs.
Bart's foster family, who have taken care of him since his recovery, have adopted him.