A large toy animal led to a large-scale police operation in Hampshire and stopped play at the Rose Bowl cricket ground.
The alarm was raised by a concerned member of the public who believed there was an escaped white tiger on a field near Hedge End.
A police response team was sent to the scene along with a helicopter and thermal imaging cameras.
When no body heat was detected police moved in and found a cuddly toy.
A police spokesperson said officers had responded as if it was a real incident close to junction seven of the M27.
A spokesman for the Rose Bowl confirmed that a game between South Wiltshire and Hampshire Academy had been stopped for about 20 minutes before they were given the all clear to continue.
Golfers at a nearby golf course were also told to go indoors.
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