Social media pioneers have circulated a video clip documenting the violent and unnatural attack of a herd of monkeys at a resort in Al-Namas, Saudi Arabia.
The clip documents dozens of monkeys arguing with each other and attacking a facility amid public fear and panic.
“We request the intervention of wildlife, tourism and related authorities to find a solution to this problem,” said the owner of one of the tourism products featured in the clip.
“A large number of monkeys invaded the area. What is the solution?. Since the situation is unbearable, we are calling on the authorities to intervene.”
Baboons are found in large numbers in the south and southwest of the Kingdom, especially in the open mountains, including Abha – Al-Baha – Al-Huda. Also, some live in mountainous areas like Al. – Al-Munawwarah Road in Medina, near Hadi Al-Sham.
In response to the growing number of complaints, the Kingdom’s National Center for Wildlife Development announced that it had taken effective measures to monitor, assess, identify foci and list the causes of the problem, as well as implement several urgent parallel measures. coordination and cooperation measures. With the relevant authorities, such as launching awareness campaigns to stop feeding monkeys in the affected areas and allocating field teams to spread awareness of best practices to avoid their dangers and to responding quickly to reports, and limiting food waste disposal, which is a problem. hot spot for collection.
A sudden, abnormal and terrifying monkey attack in Al-Namas. The owner of Al-Namas resort is complaining. Finally, what is the solution??? pic.twitter.com/KP960b6VBo
– South (@Hamri37680972) 29 January 2023
Source: Saudi “Tawasul” website
Source: Arabic RT
