Dubai Beast Sighting

Whether an escaped pet, a misidentified native species, or something else, reports from Dubai claim that a "lion" or some other large animal is roaming the area around Fujeirah. (News source.)

"A woman collecting wood near mountains in Fujeirah said she was nearly scared to death after being confronted by a lion. The Emirati was with two female helpers collecting woods to burn at their home when she saw the animal staring at the three while perched on rocks ahead of them.
"She said: 'Suddenly I saw the animal just standing there. We were terrified and rushed to hide from it behind rocks fearing it would attack us. I was so scared and thought it would kill us. After a few minutes the animal disappeared and we could no longer see it. I know it was a lion as I can recognise them from other animals.'
"Police were immediately alerted to the area and conducted a search for the animal although no trace was found."

There were also reports of sheep being mutilated and killed in the area.