Authorities in Houma, La., are investigating reports of a tiger wandering loose in the area. The animal has not been caught on camera. File Photo Courtesy of Smithsonian National Zoo
The Houma Police Department said it received multiple calls about a big cat.
"Anytime we receive multiple calls about something like this, we're obligated to perform a search," a department representative told WVUE-TV.
The representative said officers have not "laid eyes" on the animal themselves.
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said it received one report of a large cat on the loose and deputies are currently speaking with local animal rescue groups about the sighting.
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