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Trapped Shark Draws 900,000 Visitors to Busan Waterfront, Causing Traffic Delays
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More than 900,000 visitors have crowded Busan North Port Waterfront Park since mid-September to catch sight of a stray shark dubbed 'Bukang-i.' The marine animal ventured into the inland waterway over two weeks ago, and multiple rescue attempts have stalled after it cleared barrier nets to swim back in. The viral phenomenon has triggered severe parking shortages and road gridlock throughout the surrounding Dong-gu district. City authorities have urged crowds to stay behind perimeter fences and stop shining powerful flashlights or smartphone torches into the water after dark to protect the animal's wellbeing.
So what
If you visit the Busan North Port waterfront area, take the subway to Busan Station instead of driving and refrain from using flashlights around the water.