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Newfoundland Pup's Haircut Causes Confusion in Ireland
5 Nov
Summary
- Truck driver's video of "lion" in Ireland actually a shaggy dog
- Dog named "Mouse" had been groomed to resemble a lion
- Police confirm the "lion" sighting was just a friendly Newfoundland
On November 5th, 2025, a video of a large, shaggy animal roaming the woods in County Clare, Ireland, went viral, sparking speculation that a lion had somehow ended up in the Irish countryside. The video, captured by a truck driver, was shared widely on news sites and social media, leaving many perplexed.
Forest manager John O'Reilly, who received the video, was among those who initially couldn't believe their eyes. "You're saying, 'Christ, that couldn't be what it looks like,'" he recalled. However, after nearly a week, Ireland's police force, known as An Garda Síochána, solved the mystery. The "lion" was actually a Newfoundland dog named "Mouse" that had been groomed to resemble the big cat.
The police shared photos of the calm, docile dog, whose shaved fur had given it a lion-like mane and tail. While it's unclear why Mouse had been groomed in this manner, the incident serves as a humorous reminder that sometimes things are not always as they appear. The Irish countryside, it seems, is home to more friendly pups than apex predators.
