Long-tailed macaque tranquilized after running wild in Phuket Town

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Long-tailed macaque tranquilized after running wild in Phuket Town

Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The long-tailed macaque was reported to be running wild at Phuket Provincial Hall. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET:-- A wild long-tailed macaque had to be shot with a tranquilizer after running wild in Phuket Town today (Dec 27).

 

The macaque has now been sent to recover at the Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area in Thalang, he will then be transferred to the Wildlife Raising Centre in Phang Nga.

 

At around noon today, Mr Pongchart Chaerhom, Director of the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area Office, together with officials from the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office (PPLO) and Kusoldharm rescue workers helped to catch a wild long-tailed macaque after being informed by officers from Phuket Provincial Hall that it was running wild at the facility.

 

Full Story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/long-tailed-macaque-tranquilized-after-running-wild-in-phuket-town-60408.php#bH2bLHqSuhIG4rgK.97

 

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[licka]

Too bad this idea is not used on some of the 2 legged pests in Thailand  

[Rhys]

blow gun then...