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Evidently, the stuffed tiger was realistic enough that it fooled the 911 caller as it sat next to Zuvich’s car before Zuvich and his friend tied it to the roof.

“This was a live tiger. This was a Bengal tiger,” the caller told dispatchers.

Zuvich did not return ABC News' calls requesting comment.

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