And the poor little guy was a local too. Born just a few hours south of Portland in Redmond.

If you haven't already caught this via the AP, click here to read the tragic story of Cy, the cyclops kitten. Apparently, this is the real-deal and not an example of Photoshop trickery run amuck. Click the photo above for a closer look, if you dare.

The cyclops kitten is dead.

Long live the cyclops kitten!