The all-clear at the Geiseltalsee: Puma view as a missed joke exposed!

On June 18, 2025, a alleged Puma view at the Geiseltalsee in the Saalekreis caused excitement and extensive searches.
On June 18, 2025, a alleged Puma view at the Geiseltalsee in the Saalekreis caused excitement and extensive searches. (Symbolbild/NAG)

The all-clear at the Geiseltalsee: Puma view as a missed joke exposed!

On June 18, 2025, a suspected puma view at the Geiseltalsee in Saxony-Anhalt caused excitement and large contingent of search forces. The first reports came on June 13, when a cell phone video from the Braunsbedra area showed a large animal that could indicate a puma. The police and fire brigade then started extensive searches with drones and helicopters to find the animal, such as TAG24 reported .

The excitement led to the warning apps of the Federal Office for Population Protection activated. The population was urgently asked to stay away from meadows and forests, since the likelihood that it was a puma was initially about 80%. But despite all efforts, the animal's actual evidence was not possible. A new video was also released on Tuesday, which shows the animal from a different perspective and led to new doubts about the original assessment. Some experts suspect that it might only be an ordinary cat, such as rosenheim24.

all -clear of the authorities

On Tuesday, the responsible authorities finally gave the all -clear. The Nina emergency app raised the hazard report, and the extensive search measures were significantly reduced due to new findings. Nevertheless, emergency services in the region remain on willingness if new reports are received. The police confirm that they continue to monitor the area, but without being able to record without a new finds, as reported .

Fortunately, there were no reports about missing pet owners, which indicates that no exotic wild animal is out of private attitude. At the same time, the discussion about the attitude of exotic animals has gained explosiveness; PETA calls for a ban on such animal husbandry and offers a reward for indications of possible owners. A torn calf was also found in the area, the death of which is examined. This incident is reminiscent of a similar situation near Berlin, where a supposed lioness has been identified as a wild boar in the past.

Although the puzzle about the alleged big cat is now more hidden in the fog of uncertainty, it remains exciting what the next few days will bring in Saxony-Anhalt. The authorities continue to advise the population for caution and a watchful eye in nature.

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OrtBraunsbedra, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
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