A wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea has caused an unusual mobilization in recent days, mixing concern from authorities, popular enthusiasm and excitement on social networks.
The animal, named Neukgu, a male approximately two years old and weighing nearly 35 kilograms, escaped from the O-World Zoo in Daejeon on Wednesday after digging under a fence. He remained missing for three days, attracting public and media attention.
Due to the potential risks, a nearby primary school was closed as a precaution. Authorities deployed significant resources to find the animal, mobilizing over a hundred people, including police officers, firefighters, and military personnel.
Drones equipped with thermal cameras were also used to try to locate the wolf, illustrating the scale of the search underway.
The affair quickly took on an unexpected dimension online, where the wolf became a viral phenomenon. A meme spread massively, and a cryptocurrency inspired by the animal even emerged, demonstrating the sometimes offbeat enthusiasm generated by the event.
The situation also drew the attention of President Lee Jae Myung, who publicly called on authorities to ensure a safe exit, highlighting concerns related to public safety.
Between the mobilization of emergency services and the viral phenomenon, this unusual incident illustrates how a news item can quickly take on a national, or even global, dimension in the age of social networks.
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