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'Lion-Like' Animal Roaming The Streets Of Milwaukee

05:32

July 28, 2015

The mystery animal roaming Milwaukee can be seen in this screenshot from a grainy cell phone video. (Screenshot via WUWM)

Milwaukee residents have reported seeing what looks like lion strolling through the city's neighborhoods. More than a dozen phone calls came in over the weekend to report sightings. There have been no reports of injuries.

It's not clear where the animal came from - the Milwaukee County Zoo has accounted for all of its lions. Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Marti Mikkelson, a reporter for WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio, about the large cat seen around the city.

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Guest

Marti Mikkelson, reporter for WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio.

This segment aired on July 28, 2015.