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Gardaí Investigate 'Lion' Sighting: It's Just a Dog!
11/8/2025
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Story summary
- The Gardaí (Garda Síochána), Ireland's police service, investigated County Clare sightings of a 'lion-like creature' identified as Mouse, a Newfoundland dog groomed to resemble a lion.
- Mouse was friendly and posed for photos with Gardaí officers.
- Animal welfare advocates said grooming a Newfoundland can cause health issues.
- Lions are not native to Ireland and exist only in captivity, with a history of escaped-lion incidents.
