Escaped Wolf 'Neukgu' Finally Found... Capture Operation Underway

Capture Operation Underway Near O-World

The wolf named "Neukgu" that escaped from Daejeon O-World Safari on the morning of the 8th. Photo by Yonhap News

The wolf named "Neukgu," who had gone missing for six days after escaping from the Daejeon O-World Safari, was discovered in a nearby mountain, prompting authorities to launch a full-scale capture operation.

According to the Daejeon Fire Headquarters, a report was received by 119 at 10:43 p.m. on the 13th that Neukgu had been spotted in a wooded area near O-World. After checking the scene, search authorities confirmed that the animal was indeed Neukgu, the wolf who had escaped. The location where it was found is known to be about 1.8 kilometers away from O-World.

Found after six days... Maintaining a standoff instead of a risky capture

Firefighters, police, and animal-related agencies were immediately dispatched to the scene and mobilized equipment such as tranquilizer guns. However, considering the limited visibility at night, they decided to maintain a standoff at a certain distance rather than attempting a risky capture.

The distance between Neukgu and the authorities is being maintained at about 100 to 150 meters. The authorities plan to intensify the capture operation by deploying additional search personnel. They are also considering a plan to safely secure Neukgu by guiding him back toward O-World.

On the 9th, 119 firefighters are on standby at Daejeon O-World. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

On the morning of the 8th at 9:18 a.m., Neukgu escaped from Daejeon O-World Safari by digging under a wire fence. Although the search began immediately after the escape, Neukgu managed to remain out of sight.

The last confirmed sighting was at around 1:30 a.m. on the 9th, the day after the escape. At that time, Neukgu was captured on a thermal imaging camera in the mountains near O-World, but lost track during drone operations and could not be found again.

The search then became prolonged. Search authorities focused on a six-kilometer radius around O-World, deploying around ten drones and investigating tracks and droppings, but failed to find any definitive clues. It was also confirmed that Neukgu did not approach the bait placed in the capture trap.

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