Bite A Child In Medan, A Monkey Was Shot Dead By A Resident

Monkey shot dead (IST)

MEDAN - The presence of a wild monkey has made residents who live in Kampung Nelayan Indah, Medan Labuhan Sub-district, Medan City restless.

A child named Satria Rangga Utama (14) was bitten by the monkey. Due to the bite, the victim suffered a tear in the lower calf of the right leg and received 20 stitches.

The victim's uncle, Hamdani, said the incident occurred on Thursday, June 17. At that time, the victim was climbing a tree near his house.

"Suddenly the monkey climbed up and immediately bit his leg," said Hamdani, Friday, June 18.

Because of the bite, the family immediately took the victim to the nearest hospital.

Hamdani said he and other residents had tried to report the matter to the kelurahan. However, there has been no response regarding its handling.

He also suspected that the monkey was a resident's pet. Because, on the monkey's waist, there are traces of ties.

"People think it's a pet monkey, but there are marks on the waist. I've reported it to the lurah, but there's been no response," he said.

The monkey was shot dead by residents with an air rifle.

"That person was shot earlier. The fisherman here shot. Three bullets shot him down and he died immediately," he said.