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Shark “wound” for more than a month continues to attract millions of curious people in South Korea
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 21/10/2026, 10:49:09 UTC
Briefing created: 22/10/2026, 03:49:51 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 21/10/2026, 11:20:26 UTC.
Briefings
A port city Busan in South Korea has hosted over a million curious visitors since a 3.5-meter female cat named Bukangi was rescued from a flooded area. The rescue operation has continued for over a month with three attempts to retrieve the animal, which remains in the water.
Key points
- Busan, a port city in South Korea, has attracted over 1 million curious visitors since a 3.5-meter female cat named Bukangi was rescued from a flooded area.
- The rescue operation has continued for over a month with three attempts to retrieve the animal, which remains in the water.
Context
This finding highlights the growing popularity of urban wildlife rescue efforts in South Korea, where public curiosity often drives rescue operations beyond standard animal welfare protocols.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026, with no data on total visitor numbers, specific dates of the flood, or the animal's current location.
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