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Shark trapped for a month in Busan canal guided back to sea
A 3-meter shark nicknamed Bukang-i that was stranded in a canal in Busan for a month was successfully guided out to sea after several attempts. The animal drew around 1.6 million visitors and was watched over by volunteer groups.
Why it matters
The rescue ended a month-long effort that drew large public crowds.
Background
The shark became trapped in an urban canal in Busan. Rescuers had made several attempts to guide it out.
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Oct 21, 7:41 AM ET
- Euronews ↗Oct 21, 6:39 AM ET
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