Big cat alert: Possibly free-roaming puma near Munich airport
Quick Look
- A possible big cat was spotted in the Notzinger Moos near Munich Airport.
- Authorities suspect a cougar and are urging the public to be cautious.
- Dogs should be kept on a leash and children should be supervised.
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Why It Matters
A possible big cat was spotted in Notzinger Moos in the municipality of Oberding.
A big cat may be on the loose near Munich Airport. “According to an initial professional assessment, it could be a puma,” said a spokeswoman for the Erding district office.
According to the district authority, the suspected big cat was spotted in the Notzinger Moos in the municipality of Oberding. This is only a few kilometers from Munich Airport. According to the press spokeswoman, it is completely unclear where the cat could have come from. There is currently no information about a circus in the region.
People should be very careful
It was initially not known what further measures the authorities were planning and whether there would be a search operation. There is a recording of the animal, but it cannot be published at the moment, said the district spokeswoman. Police reported that they were aware of the sighting. A police spokeswoman said no further information was available.
The district office called on the population to be careful. Anyone who sees the animal or has other information about its whereabouts should contact the police in Erding immediately. People in the region were asked not to let dogs run loose. “And don’t let small children play unsupervised,” the district office said on Facebook.
Open Questions
- Where does the animal come from?
- Will a search be initiated?