The authorities in Germany have ended a frantic search for a “free-roaming lioness” that caused a panic in Berlin after determining that the animal that was seen was probably a wild boar.

Search for 'lioness' near Berlin called off as authorities believe animal is actually a wild boar. A 36-hour search turned up no trace of a big cat in the area, authorities said.

Germany was gripped by the story of a lioness prowling the suburbs of Berlin — but the creature was likely not a big cat at all. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site ...

Police were first alerted to the animal in Kleinmachnow, just outside Berlin’s city limits, around midnight on Wednesday when people reported what appeared to be a big cat chasing a wild boar.