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Bukangi the shark, who became Busan's star, leaves the canal and heads for the open sea

A female dusky shark that became stuck in a Busan canal in mid-September turned into a local celebrity: she was named Bukangi, drew more than 1.6 million spectators and became the city's mascot. After several failed attempts, rescuers led by the Ministry of Oceans guided her out of the canal, but she kept returning until October 22–23, when she was escorted to the open sea. There have been no new sightings in recent days, which experts consider a good sign. A female dusky shark that became stranded in a Busan canal in mid-September became a local celebrity: she was named Bukangi, drew more than 1.6 million visitors and became the city's mascot. After several failed attempts, rescuers led by the Ministry of Oceans guided her out of the canal, but she kept returning until on 22–23 October she was escorted to the open sea. There have been no new sightings in recent days, which experts consider a good sign.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Incidents

Multi-storey building under construction collapses in Nairobi: rescuers search for seven missing people

On October 23, 2026, an unfinished multi-storey building collapsed in the Eastleigh area of the Kenyan capital. According to Kenya's Interior Minister, seven people are missing; 66 of 67 construction workers escaped without injuries, and one was injured. The causes of the collapse have not been officially confirmed; authorities and engineers point to problems with construction oversight. On October 23, 2026, an unfinished multi-storey building collapsed in the Eastleigh area of the Kenyan capital. According to Kenya's Interior Minister, seven people are listed as missing; 66 of the 67 construction workers escaped without injuries, and one was injured. The causes of the collapse have not been officially confirmed; authorities and engineers point to problems with construction oversight.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
World

Magnitude 7 Earthquake in Tibet: At Least 16 Dead, Hundreds of Houses Destroyed

On the evening of October 22, a magnitude 7 earthquake struck Bagen County in Nagchu City, in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. According to Chinese state media, at least 16 people were killed; casualty figures vary — from 32 to more than 60 injured. At least 339 houses and 20 outbuildings collapsed, communications were disrupted, train services were halted, and a section of the G317 highway was closed. Xi Jinping ordered a comprehensive rescue operation; the response level was raised to III.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Famous shark Bukan-gi returns to Busan canal hours after rescue operation

Bukan-gi, a dusky shark that lived in the Busan canal for a month and became a local attraction, was moved out to open sea on Wednesday, but by Thursday morning it had returned again, crossing the barriers. Authorities reinforced the nets and are considering capturing and transporting the shark. Over 1.6 million visitors came to see it over the month, but its health raises concerns: it looks emaciated, is not eating and, according to reports, is injured.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
World

Shark Named Bukhang-i Left Busan Canal After Rescuers' Third Attempt

The three-metre dusky shark, which had spent a month in an artificial canal in Busan and attracted more than 1.6 million viewers, was guided out of the waterway on Wednesday using a net on pontoons. Authorities feared for its life due to falling water temperatures and signs of deteriorating health. Environmentalists link its appearance to climate change.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read