A two-year-old wolf named Neukgu was safely captured and returned to Daejeon O-World zoo in South Korea after a nine-day escape.
The search involved hundreds of officials, drones, and public concern, with Neukgu finally tranquilized near an expressway and found to be in stable condition.
Neukgu’s escape sparked national attention, raising issues about zoo security and animal welfare, and highlighting efforts to reintroduce wolves resembling extinct Korean species.
Did Neukgu's nine-day 'freedom' prove the Korean wolf restoration program is succeeding or failing?
After a fatal puma escape, can Daejeon's zoo truly guarantee the safety of its animals and the public?
How will the zoo prevent another animal from simply digging its way out from under a fence?
Now that he's a national celebrity, what does the future truly hold for Neukgu?
Is a zoo a prison or a promise for a species considered extinct in the wild?
Why did one wolf's escape captivate a nation, inspiring meme coins and presidential prayers?