Cancer has spread in Mike the Tiger, the LSU live mascot, the university announced.
Mike VI, a Bengal-Siberian mix, was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma earlier this year and has a tumor near his nose that has continued to grow. A press conference has been called where a university spokesman is expected to announce the university's plans for the future and health of Mike VI.
The tiger was anesthetized and taken to the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine on Monday for a CT scan. The tests determined the tumor growth and cancer spread.
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Mike VI has been the team’s tiger since 2007.