Residents Are Concerned About The Possible Sighting Of A Jaguar In The Springs

Social media is on fire with the potential spotting of a jaguar in the Springs community today.

A video is being shared widely on local community Facebook pages showing what some people are suggesting might be a jaguar on the loose, alternatively, it might be a large cat.

One Facebook user shared a video saying a jaguar has escaped and was spotted in Springs 3, they added that the video also potentially shows a big house cat. (Scroll down for video).

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Security in the area and Dubai Municipality have been informed of the sighting and are searching for the cat.

Note: This might be a rumour, but it could also be the real deal. Keep an eye on the kids and keep your pets indoors until we get word from authorities that the coast is clear.

If you have any information, call Emaar security on 04 308 9555

People are sharing the information online to spread the word, if you live in the area, stay vigilant!

Not something I ever thought to tell people but apparently there is a jaguar loose in the Springs neighborhood area in #dubai
Not the car. The animal. Only in Dubai I guess. Tell your friends in the area I guess?

— Noha (@juneonesix) May 18, 2021

The video was reportedly taken in Springs 3, skip to 0.15 to see the movement

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

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