Neukgu, a two-year-old male wolf, escaped from O-World Zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 8, sparking a nationwide search that lasted nine days. The search involved police, fire officials, and drones, capturing public interest as sightings of the wolf emerged. After being located on a hill near an expressway, Neukgu was tranquilized and safely returned to the zoo, where veterinarians found him in stable condition, having removed a fishing hook from his stomach. The successful rescue was met with widespread relief and celebration across South Korea, with social media filled with messages welcoming the wolf back. However, the escape has raised questions about the zoo's safety protocols, especially following a previous incident involving a puma. Zoo officials are reviewing security measures and plan to keep Neukgu under observation until he fully recovers. Born in 2024, Neukgu is part of a conservation initiative aimed at reintroducing wolves to the Korean Peninsula, where they became extinct in the 1960s.