Puma viewing on SeiSeltalsee: Authorities raise the alarm!

Puma viewing on SeiSeltalsee: Authorities raise the alarm!

Geiseltalsee, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland - Am Geiseltalsee in Braunsbedra, one of the largest artificial lakes in Germany, has arisen an exciting, but also worrying scenario. On Friday evening, June 13, 2025, a suspected big cat was spotted there, which may be a puma. According to the article by fr.de immediately took measures and searches with hub on and Drones according to the animal.

Already in the following days, on June 16, 2025, further sightings in the areas of Pfännerhall, Branderodaer Hohle and on the vineyard were reported. The head of the Saalekreis, Sabine Faulstich, has confirmed that it is a real large cat, even if pumas are among the toddlers biologically. However, you can reach considerable dimensions of up to 150 cm in length and 125 kg.

The current danger situation

The local police have published an official warning about the Warn apps Nina and Katwarn and advises the population not to approach the animal and avoid meadows and forests. There is no exaggeration behind this caution, because the animal could be potentially dangerous, even if an expert with an 80 percent security indicates that it is a puma, so reports merkur.de .

Due to the videos viewed, however, the animal's identity is questioned. A second video shows the animal smaller, which led to the end of the large -scale search. The NABU expert New Year's Eve Tamás expressed doubts about the puma diagnosis, since the image quality of the video is bad and other animals could also be considered like a dog. The discussion about the exact animal species remains exciting, while Luchse can be excluded due to her tail features.

Return of predators in Germany

The sightings on the Geiseltalsee are not isolated. In other regions, such as on the Ostalb, wild cats, wolves and lynxes were spotted, including confirmed sightings of wolves in Oberkochen in 2024. The return of predators in Germany arouses both fascination and concern. Hikers and pet owners should adhere to special precautionary measures, including the leash of dogs and documenting sightings, so Schwaebische-post.de .

The authorities have returned the search for the alleged puma for the time being, but reserve the right to adapt the measures if new sightings should occur. Until then, the population remains called up to be vigilant and to keep distance. The identity of this big cat could be clarified in the next two weeks - maybe it is something harmless?