Trending Now - Runaway Wolf in South Korea Safely Recaptured After Nine Days
WHO:
CNN - President Lee Jae Myung made a statement reassuring the public that police, fire officials, and the military were doing their best to capture the wolf alive.
CNN - Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo expressed his “deepest gratitude to citizens of Daejeon and also the entire nation for your support in ensuring Neukgu’s safe return.”
ABC News - Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf, was involved in the incident.
BBC News - The wolf was housed in a zoo in Daejon, South Korea.
WHAT:
Fox News - Neukgu was captured just after midnight on April 15th, 2026, after being tranquilized by a veterinarian.
Fox News - A driver shared a video of Neukgu trotting along a dark mountain road, lit by the headlights of the vehicle trailing behind.
AP News - Social media was flooded with celebratory posts, including messages like “welcome back” and “Neukgu, it’s dangerous outside the house.”
CNN - The wolf, Neukgu, was found and tranquilized early on April 15th, 2026, after a search involving drones, police, emergency workers, and veterinarians.
AP News - Daejeon officials released social media videos showing rescuers pulling Neukgu from a ditch and placing him in a carrier.
CNN - Neukgu was found and tranquilized on a hill near an expressway after an hours-long search involving drones, police, emergency workers, and veterinarians.
CNN - Veterinarians at the zoo used a scope to remove a fishing hook from Neukgu's stomach but found no other significant health issues.
ABC News - The wolf escaped from the zoo and was recaptured after a nine-day search.
BBC News - The escape captured national attention and inspired a meme coin.
WHERE:
ABC News - The incident took place in Daejon, South Korea.
WHEN:
CNN - Neukgu was born at the zoo in 2024.
ABC News - The wolf was recaptured on April 15th, 2026, after escaping on April 6th, 2026.
WHY:
Fox News - Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo pledged on Facebook to "prepare measures for animal welfare and civil safety in the process of reorganising the zoo."
AP News - Animal rights activists expressed concerns about whether Neukgu could survive outside the zoo and feared he might be killed during capture, referencing a similar incident involving a puma in 2018.
CNN - The zoo's management has been criticized over a series of animal escapes and closed the facility following Neukgu’s escape.
BBC News - The wolf burrowed under a fence at the zoo, leading to its escape.
HOW:
Fox News - The extensive search included drones with thermal image cameras.
BBC News - Authorities nearly captured Neukgu after spotting him on a mountain near the zoo earlier in the week, but he broke away from a perimeter set by rescue workers.
CNN - The zoo is reviewing its security measures and will prioritize Neukgu’s recovery.
BBC News - The search for the wolf involved various efforts over the nine days until its recapture.
(UPDATED April 18, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Neukgu, the beloved bear, was captured just after midnight on Wednesday, after being tranquilized by a veterinarian following an extensive search that utilized drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras. A video shared by a driver showed Neukgu trotting along a dark mountain road, illuminated by the headlights of the vehicle behind. Social media erupted with celebratory posts welcoming Neukgu back, as Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo promised to implement measures for animal welfare and civil safety in the zoo's reorganization.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 13:22 UTC)
on Wednesday, a wolf named Neukgu was found and tranquilized after a comprehensive search involving drones, police, emergency workers, and veterinarians. Daejeon officials released social media videos showing rescuers pulling Neukgu from a ditch and placing him in a carrier, while President Trump reassured the public that police, fire officials, and the military were doing their best to capture the wolf alive. Animal rights activists have raised concerns about Neukgu's survival outside the zoo and expressed fears he might be harmed during the capture, recalling a similar incident with a puma in 2018.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 11:17 UTC)
Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo expressed his deep gratitude to the citizens of Daejeon and the entire nation for their support in ensuring the safe return of Neukgu, who was found and tranquilized on a hill near an expressway after an extensive search involving drones, police, and veterinarians. Veterinarians at the zoo successfully removed a fishing hook from Neukgu's stomach, reporting no other significant health issues, while the zoo's management faces criticism over a series of animal escapes and has temporarily closed the facility. The zoo is now reviewing its security measures and will focus on Neukgu's recovery following the incident.
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(UPDATED April 17, 2026 07:21 UTC)
In Daejon, South Korea, a two-year-old wolf named Neukgu escaped from a zoo April 6th and was recaptured on Wednesday after a nine-day search that garnered national attention. The wolf managed to burrow under a fence, leading to its daring escape, which even inspired a meme coin. Following the incident, various efforts were made to locate Neukgu, ultimately bringing the wolf back to safety.