Large cat spotted at the Geiseltalsee - authorities warn of nearby!

Large cat spotted at the Geiseltalsee - authorities warn of nearby!

After the exciting appearance of a large cat in the south of Saxony-Anhalt, the authorities are in full swing. On Friday evening, the animal, presumably a puma, was sighted in the area of ​​the port at the Geiseltalsee in Braunsbedra. The Federal Office for Population Protection and Disaster Aid (BBK) published the warning report on Monday evening and advises the population to keep themselves away from meadows and forests and not to approach the animal. The police conduct a large -scale surveillance of the area, supported by a helicopter to have the situation better under control. According to [stern.de] (https://www.stern.de/news/behoerden-warnen-vor-freißendender-mskatze-im-sued-von-Sachsen-Anhalt-35814820.html), the warning was pronounced due to a video spread on the Internet.

The BBK has particularly stimulated the use of the Warn app Nina in order to always inform the citizens about new developments. If the animal is visible, the control center for fire brigade and emergency services under number 112 are advised. The head of the order Sabine Faulstich emphasized that experts identified the animal as a large cat, but the exact species remains unclear for the time being. A similar incident occurred in Kleinmachnow as early as the summer of 2021, which later turned out to be harmless: a supposed predator turned out to be a wild boar, which the population in Saxony-Anhalt hope that this case ends without greater excitement, reports ZDF.

The search for the big cat

The search for the animal has already started. The police are actively in action and is planning further discussions to coordinate the search measures. As a flooded lignite mine, the Geiseltalsee is one of the largest artificial lakes in Germany, which apparently also attracts unknown residents. Since there is no zoo nearby, the possibility of appearing a puma could not be completely absurd. The sighting has triggered great concern among the residents: inside. Many are unsure what to do and the authorities do their best to keep calm and at the same time ensure security.

Background information about wild cats in Germany show that these are shy and shy animals that find their habitats in forests. In Bavaria, where the wildcat is considered at home, interesting developments have been observed in certain regions for years. Evidence in the large forest areas such as Spessart, Rhön and Haßberge have been documented and experts are working to stabilize the population. There it was estimated that there are around 500 wild cats across Bavaria. However, stable populations have not yet been reached, so that species protection measures are required in the long term, as reported.

How the situation at the Geiseltalsee will develop remains to be seen. In the meantime, the authorities are required to protect the population and at the same time to promote information about these majestic animals. It is important to find the right balance between security and nature awareness - and maybe this exciting viewing can result in an opportunity for nature conservation.