South Korea Wolf

In this photo provided by Daejeon Municipality, veterinarians and other staff members examine the condition of the male wolf, named Neukgu, at Daejeon O-World theme park in Daejeon, South Korea, Friday, April 17, 2026.

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South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

The South Korean internet as erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was safely captured Friday after a nine-day search that drew national attention. The male wolf, named Neukgu, was tranquilized and captured on a hill near an expressway early Friday after an hours-long search involving drones, police and fire personnel and veterinarians, according to officials in Daejeon and at the city’s O-World zoo. The wolf was taken back to the zoo, where veterinarians used a scope to remove a fishing hook from his stomach but found no other significant health issues. Social media was flooded with celebratory posts, including messages like “welcome back” and “Neukgu, it’s dangerous outside the house.”