An initially unidentified animal was caught on camera prowling through woods last week - but thankfully it wasn't the blood-thirsty beast some thought it could be

Concerns over a "lion roaming freely" in woodland have finally been allayed by cops — after the animal turned out to be a dog. A video circulated on social media last week showing the fearsome-looking animal entering a wooded area, sparking concern for locals. ‌

The sighting was reported to have occurred near Mountshannon in County Clare, Ireland, with some social media posts also linking the event to Kells, County Meath. ‌

But Irish police officers, known as Gardai, from Killaloe confirmed that the animal was a cuddly Newfoundland dog. And they said on Tuesday the pet was called Mouse and he was "delighted with his re

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