Shark fever hits Busan as 102,000 rush to see 'Bukangi' at start of Chuseok break
More than 100,000 people flocked to a waterfront park at Busan’s North Port on Wednesday, the first day of the Chuseok holiday, hoping to catch a glimpse of a shark nicknamed “Bukangi” that has been spotted in a canal there. The turnout was about 50 times the park’s usual holiday visitor count. According to the Busan Facilities Corporation on Thursday, approximately 93,000 people had visited the…
A massive crowd of over 100,000 people descended upon a waterfront park in Busan's North Port on Wednesday, as the first day of the Chuseok holiday arrived. The primary draw was a shark dubbed "Bukangi," which had been sighted in a nearby canal. This influx of visitors was approximately 50 times the park's usual holiday attendance, which usually averages around 2,000 people. By 6 p.m. Wednesday, the park had recorded about 93,000 visitors, with likely several thousand more arriving later in the day.
The waterfront park, conveniently situated just 500 meters from Busan Station and within easy walking distance, saw throngs of eager onlookers congregating around the area. In response to the unprecedented crowd, Busan Metropolitan City issued a safety alert, cautioning residents to refrain from driving and urging the use of public transportation to alleviate severe congestion in the vicinity.
Efforts were made to ensure the safety of all attendees, with additional measures being taken to prevent any potential accidents and maintain order.
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