How did a wolf become a fugitive in South Korea?
A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country's newest fugitive.
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A wolf burrowed under a fence at his zoo in South Korea becoming the country's newest fugitive.
A wolf named Neukgu, which escaped from a Daejeon zoo, was spotted again but eluded capture, prompting authorities to intensify their search efforts.
A viral image purportedly showing the runaway wolf in Daejeon was found to be AI-generated, highlighting misinformation during the search.
The wolf Neukgu, which escaped from a Daejeon zoo, remains at large despite ongoing search efforts by authorities.
Authorities in Daejeon, South Korea, spotted the escaped wolf Neukgu but failed to capture it, leading to resumed tracking efforts.
Six days after escaping from a Daejeon zoo, the wolf Neukgu was spotted, but initial capture attempts were unsuccessful.
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