200 Monkeys Run Riot in Thailand, Forcing Police to Barricade Their Own Station

200 Monkeys Run Riot in Thailand, Forcing Police to Barricade Their Own Station

In Lopburi, Thailand, 200 monkeys escaped from enclosures, wreaking havoc across the town and forcing police to barricade themselves inside their station. The primates rampaged through streets and perched on the station's roof, prompting authorities to lure them away with food. Lopburi, home to thousands of monkeys revered for their connection to the Hindu god Hanuman, has struggled with the growing population's aggressive behavior and vandalism. Despite sterilization and relocation efforts, the uneasy coexistence continues, fueled by the town's long-standing religious and tourist traditions, including an annual fruit feast for the macaques.