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JNU Jeju Wildlife Rescue Center Realeased the Treated Osprey, a Second-class Endangered Species.

On New Year's Day in 2025, the JNU Jeju Wildlife Rescue Center successfully returned an osprey to nature at Gwangchigi Beach near Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.

The osprey had been injured in a collision with an object on the beach at Goseong-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo-si. Members of the Korea Bird Conservation Association discovered the bird on October 18, 2024, and brought it to the JNU Jeju Wildlife Rescue Center. X-ray examinations revealed that the osprey had suffered a dislocated right coracoid.

The rescue team provided emergency treatment to address the dislocation, immobilizing the wing with a specially designed bag to minimize movement. In addition to the dislocation, the osprey faced challenges in recovering due to a severe injury to its left first claw, raising concerns about its ability to return to the wild.

After 70 days of tailored medical treatment and close monitoring at the rescue center, the osprey made a remarkable recovery. Following 15 days of flight training at a rehabilitation facility for birds of prey within the center, the osprey was deemed fit to return to its natural habitat.

In 2024, the JNU Jeju Wildlife Rescue Center rescued 1,356 wildlife individuals, including approximately 60 birds designated as Korean Natural Monuments or endangered species, such as the Northern Goshawk, Wood Pigeon, Common Kestrel, and Fairy Pitta.

An official from the center stated, "The center will continue to prioritize the rescue and management of Jeju's wildlife to support a healthy ecosystem and preserve biodiversity."