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      CHP Responds to ‘Baby Tiger’ Sighting on California Highway — Finds a Hawk Instead

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      June 30, 2025
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      Confusion on California Highway: ‘Baby Tiger’ Turns Out to Be Something Entirely Different

      SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. — In a quirky and slightly bewildering incident this week, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to what sounded like an emergency straight out of a wildlife documentary: a baby tiger allegedly spotted on the side of a rural California highway.

      But when an officer arrived on the scene, the mystery quickly turned from stripes to feathers.

      Big Cat Alert… or Was It?

      The call came in Thursday afternoon from a concerned driver traveling along a remote stretch of Highway 166, a scenic but often desolate road that snakes between the Central Coast and the southern San Joaquin Valley. The driver, uncertain of what they had seen but convinced it was a young tiger, reported the sighting to authorities—clearly alarmed by what seemed like the improbable appearance of an exotic predator near the road.

      Given the rarity and danger of such a situation, CHP dispatched an officer to the location without delay. What awaited them, however, was far from a striped feline of jungle origin. Instead, lying near the roadside was the still body of a large bird—a hawk, to be precise.

      The officer quickly confirmed the absence of any baby tiger and notified the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), which oversees the removal of deceased animals from state-managed roadways.

      From Exotic Beast to Bird of Prey

      While the confusion might seem surprising, wildlife experts note that perspective, shadows, and motion blur can often create optical illusions—especially when glimpsed quickly from a moving vehicle. Add in the fact that hawks can have distinctive markings, long legs, and a body posture that, in passing, might bear a resemblance to a small mammal or cub, and the mistaken identity becomes slightly more plausible.

      Still, the notion of a baby tiger wandering free in Central California raised eyebrows among law enforcement, wildlife officials, and online commenters alike.

      The Law on Tigers in California

      California is one of the strictest states in the nation when it comes to the possession of exotic animals, and for good reason. The state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife enforces laws that prohibit the ownership of creatures like tigers, lions, and other big cats, citing concerns about public safety, ecological balance, and animal welfare.

      “Exotic animals may seem exciting or glamorous to keep, but they are wild by nature, and often highly dangerous,” the department explains. “Their care requires specialized knowledge, facilities, and oversight that private individuals typically do not have.”

      Permits for big cats are rarely granted and are generally limited to accredited zoos, scientific research institutions, animal sanctuaries, and selected educational organizations.

      In addition, the 2022 federal Big Cat Public Safety Act strictly prohibits unlicensed private individuals from possessing, breeding, or transporting big cats across state lines. Passed in response to a number of high-profile incidents—many of which gained national attention on social media and television—the law aims to reduce the risks associated with exotic animal ownership and trafficking.

      Public Safety Meets Public Curiosity

      Although Thursday’s “tiger sighting” turned out to be a false alarm, it prompted a larger conversation about wildlife awareness and the types of animals Californians might realistically encounter in their daily lives. In rural San Luis Obispo County, known for its open landscapes and agricultural zones, it’s not unusual to spot hawks, coyotes, bobcats, and other native animals near roadsides.

      However, exotic cats do make headlines from time to time, often under tragic or bizarre circumstances. In 2021, authorities in Houston, Texas, captured a full-grown tiger that had been seen roaming freely through a neighborhood. More recently, illegal roadside zoos and unlicensed petting zoos have come under scrutiny for endangering both animals and the public.

      While this week’s incident caused no harm, it did leave drivers scratching their heads—and chuckling—about how a hawk became momentarily mistaken for one of nature’s most iconic predators.

      The Takeaway

      CHP officials handled the situation quickly and calmly, ensuring there was no danger to the public and confirming that the highway was safe for travel. The deceased hawk was removed without incident, and the report was closed with little more than a footnote of humor.

      Still, the event serves as a gentle reminder of how unusual calls can be for emergency responders—and how quickly social media speculation can ignite even from simple mix-ups.

      While there was no baby tiger prowling the hills of San Luis Obispo County this week, the story captured imaginations, fueled local gossip, and added a bit of wildlife-themed levity to an otherwise routine afternoon on California’s highways.

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