Large cat spotted at the Geiseltalsee: authorities raise the alarm!

Large cat spotted at the Geiseltalsee: authorities raise the alarm!

in the region around Braunsbedra, Saxony-Anhalt, a large cat causes excitement and ensures a queasy feeling among the residents: inside. On Friday evening, the animal was spotted in the area of ​​the harbor at the Geiseltalsee, one of the largest artificial lakes in Germany. The Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Protection immediately issued a warning message that calls for the population to exercise caution. This alarm message was also distributed via the Warn app Nina. According to this, people should not approach the animal and avoid meadows as well as forests to avoid possible clashes, such as The Süddeutsche Zeitung reported.

Like the head of the Saalekreis, Sabine Faulstich, it was a serious situation: "It is not a fake". According to credible sources, the alleged predator near the marina was sighted. Experts have also confirmed that a large cat could actually be in the wild, although the exact species remains unclear. Some assumptions indicate a puma. Another eye witness: Interior video that circumnavigates on social media shows the animal and was classified as authentic, as well as "https://www.wetterauer-zeitung.de/panorama/raubier-alarm-sachsen-anhalt-brauns-grosskatze-warn- app Class = "Source_2"> of the Wetterauer Zeitung reported.

high security precautions

In order to defuse the situation, the police are entrusted with a large -scale surveillance of the area. In addition, a helicopter is used to keep an eye on the animal in the best possible way. In the case of further sightings, the residents are asked to inform the control center for fire brigade and emergency services under emergency number 112. This incident is reminiscent of a similar viewing of a predator in Kleinmachnow near Berlin two years ago, which ultimately turned out to be a wild boar, which is all the more stir in the excitement.

The Geiseltal is known as a former lignite mine, which has now flooded and offers numerous leisure opportunities. Despite its popularity, the current situation for visitors is anything but pleasant. Now it is clear: there is a lot going on and everyone should take the advice of the authorities seriously to get to safety in the forests and meadows around Braunsbedra, supplemented Der Merkur .