Puma viewing on SeiSeltalsee: fear and excitement among residents!

Puma viewing on SeiSeltalsee: fear and excitement among residents!

What an excitement topic at the Geiseltalsee in Braunsbedra! Last week, a suspected big cat was spotted there, which experts might be a puma. With a cell phone video circulating online, the discussion about the big cat has taken up speed. The police and local authorities are in full deployment, searches for helicopters and drones for the animal, confirms the Fr .

The first sighting took place on Friday evening, June 13th, in the port area of ​​the lake. Due to additional reports on June 16 in surrounding places, including Pfennerhall and Branderodaer Hohle, the topic did not remain long under the radar of the public. The head of the Saalekreis, Sabine Faulstich, confirmed the authenticity of the video after an intensive examination. This not only causes excitement among the inhabitants, but also throws a light on the keeping of such animals in Germany.

search action in the course

The police took great measures to find the animal. In addition to the helicopters, drones were also used, while the local authorities with warning reports via the Apps Nina and Katwarn asked the population to keep themselves away from the animal. A second video that was submitted on Tuesday makes the animal appear smaller than originally suspected. According to the police, no one has reported to such an animal that has missed such an animal, and all known animal owners in the region have been contacted to clarify the origin of the animal. The Volksstimme reports that a torn calf near the lake is also examined whether it was attacked by a big cat.

The Geiseltalsee is not only an attractive holiday region in southern Saxony-Anhalt, but also one of the largest artificial lakes in the country. Despite its popularity, the population now has to make sure that such a big cat grazes near them. According to the latest findings, the search is reduced step by step.

legal and ethical questions

These incidents also raise deeper questions about the attitude of exotic animals in Germany. In our country, the attitude of animals such as pumas, but also other big cats, is basically legal. Between 2010 and 2014, over 10,000 wild animals from 291 species were offered for purchase, report echo24 . Experts warn of the risks associated with the keeping of such animals: from non -appropriate care to an increased risk of humans and animals through diseases or dangerous behavior.

In Saxony-Anhalt, there are also no special regulations for the keeping of dangerous animals, which again heats up the discussion about the responsibility of the owners. Animal welfare organizations and PETA have called for them to give them information about the owner of the viewed animal and even expose a reward of 500 euros.

Some other incidents with exotic activities, such as the Leopardfall in Saxony-Anhalt four years ago and a similar incident in Kleinmachnow, show that such topics are not new, but are looking for solutions. While the search for the alleged big cat at the Geiseltalsee has not yet been completed, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what lessons can be drawn from it.