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Monkey that injured eighteen people captured in Indonesia
A long-tailed macaque in Tembilahan, Sumatra, that injured eighteen people over two weeks has been captured by authorities. Schools remain closed for now.
An adult long-tailed macaque, which caused commotion in Tembilahan on the Indonesian island of Sumatra over the past two weeks, has been captured by authorities. The monkey is held responsible for a series of attacks that resulted in eighteen residents being injured.
The attacks led to a temporary closure of schools in the city. Hundreds of students received online lessons during this period. Schools in Tembilahan are expected to reopen on Monday.
During the attacks, the monkey bit and scratched its victims, causing fear and insecurity in the area. The local community faced the repercussions of the monkey's behavior, which disrupted daily life.
Authorities have now restored control of the situation by capturing the monkey and ensuring the safety of citizens. It is still unclear what will happen to the monkey after its capture.