Sharjah denies rumours of tiger roaming the streets

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah on Saturday, April 27, denied rumours of a tiger being spotted roaming in one of the areas of the emirate.

Taking to X, the authority called on the public to verify the information from official sources and warned not to circulate rumours.

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تنفي هيئة البيئة و المحميات الطبيعية الإشاعة المتداولة عن وجود نمر في إحدى مناطق إمارة الشارقة

وتدعو الجمهور الكريم من التأكد من المعلومات من الجهات الرسمية و عدم تداول الإشاعات#الشارقة_والبيئة_مسؤولية_والتزام #عام_الاستدامة #هيئة_البيئة_والمحميات_الطبيعية #الشارقة… pic.twitter.com/P4cp00nHmt
— هيئة البيئة الشارقة (@EPAA_SHJ) April 27, 2024

In 2021, Dubai Police confirmed a wild animal being on the loose, causing panic among residents of The Springs 3 community.

Dubai Police today reassured the community that it is taking all measures to minimise any potential danger to people from a wild animal that was spotted in The Springs 3 area in Dubai.Trained professionals are currently conducting an extensive search to locate&capture the animal.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 18, 2021