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Big cat sightings reported across Wales spark debate after multiple unverified claims Reports of unusual big cats across Wales Authorities in Wales recorded multiple reports of large wild cat sightings between January 2020 and July 2025. In total, fifteen separate claims were logged across different regions including Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Powys, Swansea, Denbighshire, and Carmarthenshire. These reports came through public submissions, with witnesses describing encounters involving large feline animals in rural and semi rural locations. Panther and leopard sightings reported One of the more striking reports came from a driver who said they saw a large dark cat leap over a hedge and cross the road near Ceredigion. The animal was described as black, muscular, and similar in size to a Labrador dog. The witness later referred to it as a panther after viewing images online. Another report submitted to police in Swansea described a spotted cat resembling a leopard in a private garden. The witness claimed the animal moved through the area while security lights kept activating. The household dog reportedly showed no reaction during the incident. Canadian lynx claim in Carmarthenshire In May 2025, a report from Pont Henri in Carmarthenshire mentioned a possible Canadian lynx sighting. The observer believed they had seen a wild lynx like animal in the area. No physical evidence or supporting footage was provided. Police responses and lack of evidence Law enforcement and wildlife officers reviewed the reports but found no confirmed proof of any exotic big cats living in the wild in Wales. In several cases, follow up contact with witnesses did not lead to additional information. One separate report of a large cat like animal in Denbighshire was investigated and later dismissed after officials concluded the sighting was likely a misidentification. Across all cases, no livestock attacks or verified tracking evidence were recorded. Public interest and ongoing debate Despite the lack of scientific confirmation, public interest in large mysterious cat sightings continues. Rural landscapes and isolated roads often fuel speculation when unusual animal shapes are seen from a distance or in low light conditions.
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Big cat sightings reported across Wales spark debate after multiple unverified claims

Reports of unusual big cats across Wales Authorities in Wales recorded multiple…

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