An unusual altercation between a cat named Tiger and a chipmunk that the cat most likely intended to eat was caught on camera and posted to YouTube.

The video, originally posted in 2014, shows the cat carrying the chipmunk, then suddenly releasing it.

The smaller animal had a clear means of escape, but instead decided to return and attack Tiger.

The cat seemed stunned by the assault, and by the time he realized what had happened, the fearless chipmunk had scampered away.