In Qatar, a young tiger escaped onto a major highway. The animal was filmed strolling through cars stopped in traffic, while occupants hurriedly closed their windows. The animal, thought to be an escaped pet, nonchalantly strolled off the roadway.
June 27, 2016
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In Qatar, a young tiger escaped onto a major highway. The animal was filmed strolling through cars stopped in traffic, while occupants hurriedly closed their windows. The animal, thought to be an escaped pet, nonchalantly strolled off the roadway.
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