(NEXSTAR) – The mysterious animal – a grayish-brown creature with an apparent lion's mane and bobbed tail, slipped into the woods in Clare, Ireland – but not before a trucker managed to capture it on video.

The Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police force, were called to search for the "lion-like" animal and managed to track it down, determining that the "king of the jungle" was far friendlier than some feared.

"That 'lion' spotted roaming Clare? Turns out it was just a very committed Newfoundland dog with a fresh haircut," the Garda posted on Facebook, adding that the "very friendly" pup named Mouse is "delighted with his recent viral video clip." • Credit: An Garda Siochana via Storyful • Credit: An Garda Siochana via Storyful • Credit: An Garda Siochana via Storyful

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