South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Summary
A two-year-old wolf named Neukgu escaped from a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, and was safely captured after nine days. Authorities and veterinarians treated him, and the zoo is now closed while reviewing security and caring for the wolf.Key Facts
- Neukgu is a male wolf born at O-World zoo in Daejeon in 2024.
- He escaped his enclosure on April 8, leading to a nationwide search.
- The wolf was spotted several times but escaped capture until he was tranquilised on a hill near an expressway.
- Veterinarians removed a fishing hook from his stomach and found no other serious health problems.
- The search involved police, firefighters, military, veterinarians, and drones.
- South Korea’s president Lee Jae Myung reassured the public that efforts focused on capturing the wolf alive.
- Neukgu is part of a project to reintroduce wolves similar to those that once lived in Korea but became extinct in the 1960s.
- The zoo closed after the escape and is reviewing security before reopening, prioritizing the wolf’s recovery.
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