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Big cat spotted: Saalekreis warns the population!
On June 17, 2025, the police in the Saale district warned of a possible big cat at Geiseltalsee after a video emerged.
Big cat spotted: Saalekreis warns the population!
The situation in Saxony-Anhalt is currently causing excitement: On Monday evening, the Saale district issued a warning to the population after a video of a potentially dangerous predator emerged. The video, which shows a mysterious animal, is of poor quality and makes identifying the species extremely difficult, as Tom Bernheim, spokesman for the Halle (Saale) mountain zoo, confirms. The zoo has viewed the footage, but can only assume it could be a big cat, possibly a cougar, reports zvw.de.
The video in question was recorded at Geiseltalsee in the south of Saxony-Anhalt. The animal appears to be larger than ordinary domestic cats, which worries people in the area. The police have now carried out extensive surveillance of the area and have also used a helicopter to search for the animal. However, no one has reported missing such an animal so far, and so it remains unclear where the big cat could have come from. In order to inform the population, there are now official warnings about Katwarn and Nina, according to a report by tagesschau.de emerges.
A mystery for the experts
The responsible authorities are working closely with the Halle Zoo to clarify the situation. The district's public order officer confirmed that it was not a fake, and experts are considering that it could be a dangerous big cat. Events or activities near Geiseltalsee are currently not advisable and the population is asked to avoid meadows and forests.
The most recent reports of the sighting came from a caller who tracked down the predator based on the video. The incident is reminiscent of a similar one in which a wild boar was mistakenly identified as a lioness. Experts are sure that the exact species of the animal can only be determined when the sighting becomes clearer. Until then, the situation remains tense and the police are always on guard to ensure the safety of citizens.
What are big cats?
But what exactly are big cats? According to information from four-paws.de Big cats belong to the family Felidae and include species such as lions, tigers, jaguars and leopards. These fascinating animals are endangered because of their impressive abilities and often also because of their threats, such as loss of habitat or the wildlife trade. They are divided into two subfamilies: Pantherinae (big cats) and Felinae (small cats).
In any case, the situation surrounding the possible big cat remains exciting. The emergence of rumors and fears should not be underestimated in such cases. The responsible authorities are doing everything they can to keep the population well informed and up to date. If anyone sees the animal, they are strongly advised to contact the emergency number 112. Because one thing is clear: people’s safety is what matters!