Video: Tiger released onto the field during american football game
Liam Garcia
Dailysports's expert
On the night from Saturday to Sunday, during the game between Louisiana State University (LSU) and Alabama, a live tiger was brought onto the field. This incident sparked a major debate among fans and animal rights activists.
Details. LSU brought a Bengal tiger onto the field in a cage before their crushing defeat by Alabama with a score of 42-13. This was the first time in nearly ten years that a live tiger became part of game day.
The move triggered a strong negative reaction from both fans and animal rights advocates. The organization PETA also issued a sharp statement, calling the incident "cruel and dangerous."
Reminder. The tiger is the symbol of the LSU college football team. The previous mascot, Tiger Mike VI, died from a rare form of cancer and attended 33 out of 58 home games between 2007 and 2015.
