Watch: Search for Black Jaguar in Dubai Springs Continues

Publish date: Sunday، 05 December 2021

Dubai Police has reassured the community that it will take all the necessary measures to minimize any potential danger to people from a wild animal. On Tuesday, an unidentified creature was spotted in the Springs 3 area.

According to some posts on social media it’s either a black jaguar or panther, but the police officers are yet to confirm the animal's species.

The police took to twitter to confirm that trained professionals are currently conducting extensive searches to locate and capture the animal.

Dubai Police today reassured the community that it is taking all measures to minimise any potential danger to people from a wild animal that was spotted in The Springs 3 area in Dubai.Trained professionals are currently conducting an extensive search to locate&capture the animal.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 18, 2021

Meanwhile, authorities have advised members of the Springs community to exercise caution until further updates are provided.

Dubai Police said bringing out any kind of wild animal into a public environment is strictly prohibited under the emirate’s laws.

Violators can face a jail term of up to six months in addition to severe financial penalties.

Someone whatsapped it to me! This is not my video- it’s been forwarded so many times. No idea what to make of this. Is it really a Jaguar/panther? is it a humongous black cat? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? pic.twitter.com/sRnQNkvNZn
— Noha (@juneonesix) May 18, 2021

People have been urged to call 901 if they spot the animal.

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Watch: Search for Black Jaguar in Dubai Springs Continues

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