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All-clear at Geiseltalsee: Puma sighting exposed as a failed joke!
On June 18, 2025, a suspected puma sighting at Geiseltalsee in the Saale district caused excitement and extensive searches.
All-clear at Geiseltalsee: Puma sighting exposed as a failed joke!
On June 18, 2025, a suspected puma sighting at Geiseltalsee in Saxony-Anhalt caused a stir and a large number of search forces. The first reports came on June 13th, when a cell phone video from the Braunsbedra area showed a large animal that could indicate a puma. The police and fire department then launched extensive searches using drones and helicopters to find the animal tag24 reported.
The excitement led to the Federal Office for Civil Protection's warning apps being activated. The population was urged to stay away from meadows and forests as the probability of it being a puma was initially around 80%. But despite all efforts, there was no actual evidence of the animal. A new video was also released on Tuesday showing the animal from a different perspective, raising new doubts about the original assessment. Some experts suspect that it might just be an ordinary cat after all rosenheim24 added.
The authorities gave the all-clear
The responsible authorities finally gave the all-clear on Tuesday. The Nina emergency app canceled the danger warning and the extensive search measures were significantly reduced based on new findings. Nevertheless, emergency services in the region remain on standby in case new reports are received. The police confirm that they continue to monitor the area, but without recording any new discoveries. as wa.de reports.
Fortunately, there were no reports of missing pet owners, which suggests that no privately kept exotic wild animal is on the move. At the same time, the discussion about keeping exotic animals has become more explosive; PETA is calling for a ban on such animal husbandry and is offering a reward for information about possible owners. A calf was also found in the area and its death is being investigated. This incident reminds many of a similar situation near Berlin, where a supposed lioness was identified as a wild boar in the past.
Although the mystery surrounding the suspected big cat is now hidden in the fog of uncertainty, it remains exciting to see what the next few days will bring in Saxony-Anhalt. The authorities continue to advise the population to be cautious and to keep a close eye on nature.