Canadian lynx one of big cat sightings in Welsh countryside
Summary
Between 2020 and 2025, 15 reports of large wild cats such as panthers, leopards, and Canadian lynxes were made in various parts of Wales. Police investigated these sightings but found no evidence or threats, and no official actions were taken.Key Facts
- Reports of "big cats" were made in Welsh areas including Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Powys, Swansea, Denbighshire, and Carmarthenshire.
- A panther was reportedly seen jumping over a hedge onto a road in Ceredigion in May 2023.
- A leopard with spots was spotted in a garden in Swansea in January 2023.
- A Canadian lynx was reported seen in Carmarthenshire in May 2025.
- One reported puma-sized cat in Denbighshire was found to be a false sighting after police investigation.
- None of the reports led to confirmed evidence of these animals living wild in Wales.
- No livestock attacks or other dangers linked to these sightings were reported.
- Police contacted some reporters but often could not follow up fully due to lack of evidence or contact.
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