Rybnik, Poland – A woman jogging in Rybnik alerted authorities after spotting an agouti, a Central American rodent similar in size and appearance to a large guinea pig.

Forestry officials in Rybnik said the report was made in late March after the animal was seen in a wooded area.

A spokesperson for Rybnik Forestry, Kacper Paturej, said the caller also provided a photo after reporting the sighting.

He stated: “I’ve heard all kinds of unusual reports from callers, but then she sent a photo.”

Initial attempts to capture the animal were stopped after the cat-sized agouti became aggressive.

The rodent was later handled by specialists from a wildlife rehabilitation center and is now under their care.

Officials believe the agouti likely escaped from a nearby private enclosure.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download