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Big cat alarm at Geiseltalsee: Puma causes excitement in Saxony-Anhalt!
Police are looking for puma in Saxony-Anhalt: Sightings at Geiseltalsee are alarming and lead to warnings for residents.
Big cat alarm at Geiseltalsee: Puma causes excitement in Saxony-Anhalt!
A surprising predator alarm is currently causing a stir in Saxony-Anhalt. A search is underway in the area around Geiseltalsee for a predator identified by residents and police as a puma. According to fr.de, the animal was first spotted on Friday evening, June 13th, when video footage documented its movements. A second sighting of the potentially dangerous animal followed shortly afterwards.
The authorities are particularly concerned, having issued a warning message via the NINA app since Monday, June 16th, urging the population not to approach the animal and to avoid meadows and forests. Head of Public Order Sabine Faulstich reiterated that the video was authentic and the possibility of a puma visit must be taken seriously.
Intensive search and safety instructions
The police and fire departments are now using various means, including drones and a helicopter, to find the animal. However, so far there have been no reports of a missing cougar or similar animal in the area. In addition, a cunning calf near the lake is being examined to determine whether it is connected to the predator. The situation is reminiscent of a similar incident from the summer of 2023, when a lioness was spotted near Berlin, which later turned out to be a wild boar.
The population of the surrounding communities is urged to contact the fire and rescue service control center on 112 if they see the predator. Several teams are currently active to locate the animal and, if possible, capture and anesthetize it.
Political and social debate
The search for the puma has also sparked a discussion about keeping dangerous animals in Germany. In this context, it becomes clear that exotic animals, including pumas, are kept as pets in many households. [Echo24.de]. This leads to speculation as to how this big cat came to freedom.
In Saxony-Anhalt there are currently no special regulations for keeping such animals, which is met with sharp criticism in the public debate. The animal protection organization Peta is even demanding a reward of 500 euros for information that leads to the animal's owner. Social considerations are reflected in the fact that not only are pets such as dogs and cats popular in Germany, but dangerous predators also occur in some households.
The events at Geiseltalsee shed light on the dangers and responsibilities associated with keeping exotic animals. While authorities worry about the public's safety, the cougar's whereabouts remain uncertain and many are hoping for a quick resolution to this unusual and disturbing case.