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A tiger is spotted in Chessy and Montévrain, an official says

Local mayor says it's believed the tiger is domesticated

Paris (CNN) It's a tiger's tail.

That's what French citizens say they saw Thursday in woods and other areas not far from Disneyland Paris, according to a local official.

While authorities haven't managed to corner the animal, all witnesses identified it as a tiger, according to Cédric Tartaud-Gineste, mayoral cabinet director in Montévrain. The town's Facebook page indicates the animal is young.

Montévrain Mayor Christian Robache told CNN affiliate BFM that authorities believe the tiger was domesticated, though an investigation is ongoing.

As the hunt for the cat continues, local residents were told to stay inside and, if they have to go out, to drive rather than walk.

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