Lion Sighting in East Clare? Nope, Just a Hairless Hound.

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The puzzle surrounding a roaming ‘lion’ in Ireland during the week has come to a conclusion – it turned out to be a Newfoundland pooch by the name of Mouse flaunting a bold, new haircut.

A clip filmed by a lorry driver, who had mistaken Mouse for a lion prowling through East Clare, spread like wildfire on social media as observers debated why the creature was spotted running wild in the woods.

The Gardaí (Irish police) verified yesterday that the so-called King of the Jungle was actually a very affable canine.

Images and film of the canine showcase its fur had been freshly shorn, with its flourishing tail and mane evoking the appearance of a lion.

An Garda Síochána Clare shared on Facebook: ‘If you venture into the woods today… you won’t find a lion but the extremely friendly Newfoundland dog known as Mouse.’

'Lion on the loose' turns out out to be a Newfoundland dog with a new haircut Garda Info @gardainfo Mystery solved! Turns out the ?lion? spotted roaming Clare was just a Newfoundland dog with a fresh haircut! Garda? from Killaloe have concluded that the recent video of a ?lion like? animal roaming around the woods in East Clare is in fact the very friendly dog named ?Mouse?. — The mane attraction: Newfoundland dog named Mouse identified as the ‘lion’ on the loose (Picture: X/Garda Info)

Individuals have flocked to social media sites to register their worries regarding the Newfoundland’s closely shaven coat.

It’s generally discouraged to shear a Newfoundland dog, as this can throw off their capacity to regulate body heat, potentially triggering them to overheat.

This breed sports a double-coat, which governs their body’s temperature by containing air near to the skin, keeping them cool during the summer and offering insulation during the winter.

One Facebook user articulated their happiness that the canine was located unharmed: ‘So glad to know he’s alright and that no daft hunter initiated a hunting mission for Ireland’s first ‘wild lion’.’

Another offered: ‘No chance! I actually considered it could be a shaved newfie! They possess the same gait while walking.’

Fur-ocious misunderstanding? The video went viral of a ‘lion’ roaming Irish woods

Gardai’s declaration stated: ‘Gardaí were notified about a large creature in a wooded region within Co. Clare on the date of Wednesday, October 29th, 2025.

‘Inquiries were then launched.’

Sourse: metro.co.uk