Tiger on loose in Big Apple

A white tiger escaped from a circus in New York and went on a half-mile stroll through the city.

The animal, named Apollo, was safely recaptured on Saturday in the Queens section of the city -- but not before the sight of him on a main traffic route caused a multi-car accident. Four adults and one child suffered minor injuries.

When the tiger lay down on a nearby street, six police officers with guns drawn created a perimeter around it, Capt. John Durkin said. The tiger's trainer arrived and coaxed him back into his cage.