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Wolf Escapes Daejeon Zoo, Sparks Massive Search Operation
9 Apr
Summary
- Hundreds search for escaped wolf near Daejeon zoo.
- A local school closed due to the ongoing search.
- The wolf escaped by digging under its enclosure.
A significant search is underway in Daejeon, South Korea, for a male wolf that escaped from its enclosure at the O-World theme park. Over 300 emergency service personnel, including firefighters, police, and military members, are involved in scouring the area. The escape occurred on Wednesday, with the wolf reportedly digging under the soil at the bottom of its enclosure.
As a precautionary measure, Daejeon Sanseong elementary school announced its closure on Thursday while the search continues. Authorities had deployed drones equipped with cameras, but heavy rain forced their withdrawal. This incident follows a past event in 2023 where a zebra escaped a Seoul zoo and was later safely recaptured.
