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Big cat at Geiseltalsee: Search officially ended - what now?
After the search for a big cat at Geiseltalsee in Saxony-Anhalt has officially ended, authorities are reporting on the sightings and warning the population.
Big cat at Geiseltalsee: Search officially ended - what now?
In Saxony-Anhalt, the excitement surrounding a suspected big cat at Geiseltalsee is now officially over. Mayor Steffen Schmitz announced that the search for the predator would be stopped. The excitement began with a sighting on Friday evening, June 13, when an unspecified animal was captured on video. According to PZ-News, identifying the animal was one of the main concerns of the authorities, who worked in a specially set up situation center.
A re-enactment of the original video finally brought more clarity to the actual size of the animal and showed that it was probably an ordinary cat that appeared by chance in the picture. Experts from the international network Cybertracker created a clear image montage that clarified the comparison of the original video with the current footage of the mayor. Pictures of real pumas have also been added to make the size relationships more understandable.
The genesis of the incident
The alarm was only communicated to the population on Monday evening, June 16th, with a warning via the NINA app. Why this warning was delayed remains unclear. [Merkur]. There is also no zoo in the Braunsbedra area that could accommodate an escaped animal. The authorities had warned the population not to approach the animal or to visit meadows and forests.
There is also the possibility that further sightings could occur. In such a case, as Sabine Faulstich, head of the law enforcement department, pointed out, those responsible have promised follow-up.
Exotic animals in Germany
The incident raises questions about keeping wild animals in Germany. [Echo24]. In Germany, only 33 animal species are prohibited from being kept, and between 2010 and 2014 over 10,000 wild animals from 291 species were offered for sale. This shows how inadequate the regulations for keeping wild animals are.
The uncertainties surrounding keeping exotic animals are varied. Experts warn that the behavioral and environmental needs of wild animals often cannot be adequately met, which can lead to dangerous situations. Some animals, like pumas, have special needs that cannot always be met in your own living room.
In summary, it can be said that the search for the alleged big cat at Geiseltalsee was successfully completed. At the same time, it becomes clear how important it is to handle exotic animals responsibly in order to avoid future excitement.