Hospital operating out of beds after evil monkey gangs ship 40 victims to infirmary
Residents of Nepalgunj, Nepal, are scared to be in their own homes after a huge surge in ‘monkey gang’ attacks where the beasts enter properties and cause carnage
The monkeys have been wreaking havoc (stock)(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)
A hospital in Nepal is groaning under the weight of patients with “monkey-related” injuries, after a surge in attacks. Residents of Nepalgunj are ramping up security to deal with an onslaught of the apes who reportedly break into homes and shops.
Once they are inside, the chimps cause havoc, biting and scratching terrified victims. According to reports they travel in gangs, with the government currently developing a plan to deal with the growing menace.
The city’s Bheri Hospital reported 40 people have sought medical treatment after being bitten by monkeys over the past month and a half alone.
The critters leap over fences before attacking (stock)(Image: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)
Dr. Badri Chapagain – who works at the hospital – said the rise in incidents of monkeys entering homes to bite people is a concerning new trend.
The hospital’s medical superintendent Dr. Nabin Darnal, said the urban monkey attacks are an unusual occurrence for the facility which is struggling to keep up with the cases.
Resident Pravez Khan told Nepal News a group of monkeys entered his home and attacked three of his family members when they tried to drive them away.
The uptick in incidents is ‘concerning’ (stock)(Image: Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)
Another local said he was injured while trying to remove a “pack of monkeys” which had just come from wrecking a shop.
The city’s fearful residents are now pleading with authorities to do something about the monkey problem, which shows no signs of slowing.
Mayor Prashant Bista said the local government is currently developing a plan to protect its people and medical professionals have advised anyone bitten by a monkey to seek immediate attention.
It comes after a former Brazilian politician vowed revenge on authorities after his pet monkey died after being “captured”.
The tufted capuchin had broken into a number of homes in a residential area of Bahia, leaving five people injured.
The monkey, known as Alcebíades, was reported to have consumed alcohol and a pack of medication during the attack, which took place on Monday (October 5).
The attack, which happened in a luxury gated community, left three residents, a security guard, and a military police officer injured.
