Tuffy III: Meet NC State's newest live mascot after death of Tuffy II in October

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Meet Tuffy III, NC State's newest live mascot.

The university made the announcement Tuesday in a series of tweets and Facebook posts.

NC State's beloved mascot Tuffy II died in his sleep from heart disease this past October.

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