Police use mounted unit to search for puma in Saxony
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An unusual search is currently causing a stir in a nature reserve in Saxony. The police are searching for a puma that was allegedly spotted by witnesses. To find the animal safely, the authorities are now increasingly relying on the support of the mounted unit.
The decision to deploy horses has a practical background. According to a police spokesperson, officers on horseback can reach areas that are difficult to access for people on foot or with conventional police vehicles. The riders also have a better overview of the terrain.
So far, however, there is no official confirmation of the predator's presence. The police are taking reports from the public very seriously and are asking residents and walkers in the region to exercise increased caution. The search will remain active until the animal is found or the danger is ruled out.
It is unclear how the animal could have reached the nature reserve. Experts suspect that it could potentially be an escaped pet, as pumas are not native to the wild in Germany. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Sources: PressReader
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