As the whereabouts of "Neukgu," the wolf that escaped from the O-World safari in Daejeon, remained unknown for a third day, President Lee Jae-myung said, "I hope it returns safely."
On the afternoon of the 9th, the president shared on X an article detailing the search for Neukgu, saying, "Police, fire authorities, and the military are making every effort for a safe capture and return," and added, "I sincerely hope there are no human casualties, and I pray that Neukgu also returns safely and unharmed."
Born at O-World, Neukgu escaped O-World on the morning of the 8th and was spotted several times in nearby areas, but still has not been captured. Daejeon City, police, and fire authorities are operating search teams and attempting to capture Neukgu.
The president also encouraged the search teams, saying, "Police, fire authorities, and the military are making every effort for a safe capture and return."
The search teams are using a method that takes advantage of Neukgu's homing instinct. Centered on areas near O-World, they are searching with drones equipped with thermal cameras, while continuously playing the howls of the wolves that lived with it inside O-World and public address announcements for visitors.