Overview
- A dpa fact-check and police assessments indicate the clips likely originated outside Germany, with signs pointing to Russia and the car appearing to be registered there.
- Bremen police say the footage was not filmed in the city, and the profile owner linked to the posts was identified but has not been found at his registered address.
- Authorities opened proceedings over the suspected illegal keeping of a dangerous animal and handed the matter to the Ordnungsamt, which stands ready to secure any animal if located.
- A widely shared image showing a man holding a cub in front of a Bremen cocktail bar is likely fabricated, with visual anomalies and a version of the original photo showing no lion present.
- The Serengeti Park in Hodenhagen offered to take custody if an animal is found, and animal-welfare advocates warn against private ownership of big cats.