Alternahr (Rhineland-Pfalz) – You can’t see more than a blurry silhouette in the image. But a hunter believes he saw and photographed a big cat Tuesday night — and the public is taking the discovery seriously.
The Altenahr Municipal Government informed residents around the forest area in the north Rheinland-Pfalz near Kalenborn on the border with North Rhine-Westphalia as a precaution. Here the hunter observed the creature, which he believed to be a large cat, from his perch several hundred meters away.
Trackers should identify possible large cats
Based on the black and white photo, the identity of the perpetrator animal but that cannot be clearly determined at this time, according to the city. However, the matter is now being carefully examined. A tracker is on his way to find out what is sneaking through the forest. The problem: “It’s difficult. The animal won’t stand there and wait for us,” said a spokesperson.
Anyone who encounters a potentially dangerous animal should not approach it
Dominik Gieler, Mayor of Altenahr: “We take reports of poachers seriously and will inform you transparently. There is no reason to panic.” However, visitors must enter Forest area Be careful, stay on the trail and keep your dog on a leash.
Under no circumstances do you approach the animal!
“Speculation is not helpful. We will inform the public as soon as reliable information becomes available,” Gieler continued. Regulatory authorities relate to POLICEother responsible authorities in the Ahrweiler district and the municipalities in the neighboring Rhein-Sieg district.
If an unusual animal is seen, you should not approach it or take photos of it, the association said. Later in the afternoon, the mayor said: “We hope we will have more information in the next few hours or days so we can better assess the situation.”
