Brazilian Man's Claw Machine Win Reveals Surprise Feline Prize

A man in Brazil won more than he bargained for at a local claw machine. Rider Soares picked up what looked like an elephant toy, but ended up with something much more special - an adorable orange cat named Garfield.

The Unexpected Prize

Rider and his wife were taking a break for a quick meal at a restaurant when he spotted the claw machine. Being an enthusiast, Rider couldn't resist giving it a try. His wife started filming him, as she often does during his claw machine adventures.

What happened next was truly unexpected. As Rider successfully grabbed an elephant toy, something else moved inside the machine. Garfield, an orange cat, had been taking a catnap among the prizes. When the elephant toy fell, it startled the sleeping feline awake.

A Local Celebrity Cat

The couple couldn't help but laugh at their surprise win. They were so charmed by Garfield that they even thought about adopting him.

However, they soon learned that Garfield wasn't up for adoption. The orange cat is actually the mascot of the establishment and is well cared for by the staff. In fact, Garfield is something of a local celebrity who apparently enjoys choosing the claw machine as his favorite napping spot.

A Memorable Souvenir

Rider mentioned that he usually gives his claw machine prizes to nearby children. But this time was different. He and his wife decided to keep the elephant toy as a special reminder of their unique encounter with Garfield.

The story of the man who won a toy elephant but discovered a cat has brought smiles to many faces. It's not every day that a claw machine delivers such a purr-fect surprise!