WANAQUE, New Jersey (WABC) -- An exotic and illegal wild cat is now in the custody of animal control in New Jersey.
Residents spotted the large animal in Paterson Thursday and called authorities.
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The cat was tranquilized because of how it was acting.
Animal control officers say, it gave people living in the neighborhood quite a scare.
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The animal is now resting at a shelter in Wanaque.
Animal Control is waiting to see if someone comes forward to claim it.