Puma viewing in the Saalekreis: cat or real predator?

Puma viewing in the Saalekreis: cat or real predator?

An exciting animal spectacle is currently causing excitement in the district of Saalekreis in Saxony-Anhalt. In view of the viewing of a supposed large cat that may be a puma, the authorities are on alert. This sighting, which was observed on a wonderful day at the Geiseltalsee Lake, has already been extensively examined by the police and regulatory authorities. Inforadio reports that a helicopter was in use to search for the animal, but the costs for this use are not yet known.

The head of the Saalekreis is likely to estimate that it is actually a puma. The video, which was recorded by an employee of the district office, suggested to the experts that a larger animal could be looking for. This assessment was described as "credible", as the speaker of the Saalekreis, Sabine Faulstich, said. On Monday, the authorities alerted the population via the emergency app Nina and urgently advised not to approach the animal and to take dogs on a leash.

a shadow play in the Saalekreis

The district, eyes and ears open, has already searched the area for the animal with drones. On Tuesday, even three teams with drones were looking for the area, but the search was reduced due to new findings. Experts admitted that the animal could also be smaller than initially suspected. This calming brought some relief into the concerned population. At the same time, the authorities plan to install wild cameras and consult veterinarians to find out what kind the animal really acts. ORF makes it clear that the sightings were reported on June 13th and 16th

Memories become awake of Kleinmachnow's lion hunt two years ago, which then turned out to be a misunderstanding. The current Situation is similarly reminiscent of this, because the excitement for supposed big cats has already been an issue in the past, as in the UK, where many of these sightings turned out to be false reports. [Wa] (https://www.wa.de/deutschland/kein-fake-bowe-warnen-warnen- faumliche-raubier-in-deutschland-face-face-93788347.html) reports that in the last few days there was also an incident with a torn calf, the carcass of which is currently being investigated to determine whether a big cat is involved was.

The district office, meanwhile, points out that there is no evidence of missing large cats from zoos or circuses and that the animal's keeping may be illegal. The Bergzoo Halle has already given its approval of taking up the big cat if it is caught. PETA has also spoken out and demands a ban on keeping exotic animals by private individuals. In addition, you have exposed a reward for information on the owner of the animal.

The situation remains exciting - tension is in the air. The population is still asked to be vigilant and to keep up to date with the latest information. The case of the alleged pumas is still being followed carefully and all eyes are directed towards the next developments.