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Big cat spotted at Geiseltalsee – police warn of puma!
Police are looking for sightings of a big cat near Leipzig. Warning issued that the animal could be a cougar.
Big cat spotted at Geiseltalsee – police warn of puma!
In the Saale district, Saxony-Anhalt, the possible sighting report of a big cat is causing great excitement. The police and veterinary office are on duty to monitor the area around Geiseltalsee. This information was published by the “Mitteldeutsche Zeitung” on Monday evening and faz.net was confirmed.
The sighting of the big cat occurred in Braunsbedra, less than 40 kilometers from downtown Leipzig. Authorities became aware of the sighting on Friday evening, but did not learn of the incident until Monday. A warning message was then issued via the Nina emergency app. The police advise residents to stay away from meadows and forests and, if they see the animal, to immediately inform the fire and rescue service control center on number 112.
Details on the sighting and reactions from the authorities
The situation quickly led to large-scale surveillance of the port area. According to Sabine Faulstich, the Saale district's head of public order, the species spotted could be a puma. A video circulating online showing the animal has been deemed “authentic” by experts, and the source of the video is also considered credible.
Just last summer there were similar reports in Brandenburg about a supposed lion that later turned out to be a wild boar. Such incidents raise the question of how seriously these sightings should actually be taken and what measures need to be taken to deal with such situations. spiegel.de provides further information on the potential risks and the actions of local authorities in this matter.