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Big cat alarm in the Saalekreis: Puma spotted at Geiseltalsee!
Sightings of a big cat in Saxony-Anhalt are causing excitement. Authorities warn the population not to approach.
Big cat alarm in the Saalekreis: Puma spotted at Geiseltalsee!
In the lush greenery around the Geiseltalsee, an impressive sighting is causing excitement: a big cat was spotted on Friday evening near the port of Braunsbedra in the Saale district. How Radio Cologne reported, the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Control then issued a warning. The police are now monitoring the region over a large area, supported by a helicopter.
Residents were informed via the Nina warning app; their safety is the top priority. The important information includes: You should not approach the animal and avoid staying in meadows and forests. Sightings of the big cat should be reported immediately to the fire and rescue service control center on number 112.
The sighting in Braunsbedra
Interestingly, this incident is reminiscent of a similar case in Kleinmachnow two years ago, where a supposed lioness ultimately turned out to be a wild boar. Such incidents raise questions about how dangerous animals are treated in the region.
Wildcats in Germany
What does the look over the fence say? Loud Retscheider Hof There is evidence of an increase in wildcat sightings in Germany. From 2015 to 2021, around 1,000 reports were recorded, and an additional 500 new reports were added by 2023. This is evidence of a densification of the wild cat population in existing areas and their development of new habitats.
It is also interesting to know that a total of 181 records of reproduction of young animals have been documented since 2015. In several federal states, including Lower Saxony and Hesse, there are a considerable number of reports and evidence of reproduction, while Saxony with only four reports and Saxony-Anhalt with seven reports are more in the background.
The public discussion about the sighting of the big cat is therefore accompanied by both a feeling of excitement and a growing interest in the local fauna. It will be interesting to see how this story develops and whether the mysterious animal will soon be finally identified.