Elusive wolf in South Korea recaptured after nine days on the run

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Elusive wolf in South Korea recaptured after nine days on the run

Issued on: 17/04/2026 - 17:02Modified: 17/04/2026 - 17:03

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A wolf that escaped ⁠from a zoo ​in the South Korean city of Daejeon was recaptured on Friday after nine days on ​the run, bringing to a close a saga that gripped the public as the elusive animal evaded earlier capture attempts.

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• South Korea
• Asia-Pacific
• Wildlife
• animals

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