Johannesburg - The baboon which had been roaming the streets of Fourways and Sandton, to the north of Johannesburg, has been captured.
This was announced by Cora Bailey of the Community Led Animal Welfare group (Claw) on Facebook on Monday night.
The baboon had been reportedly spotted in Fourways and Sandton from Saturday afternoon. It was found at the Capital On The Park Hotel in Sandton on Monday.
“He is trapped. Thanks for all the lovely comments. This rescue would not have been possible without lots of special people getting involved,” said Bailey on a Facebook post.
Bailey thanked Dirk Engelbrecht of Wildserve, Monique Friedland of Animal Allies, the hotel and residents Devon Williams and Michelle Watson, who helped in tracking the baboon.
“What were the chances that this baboon was going to enter the only vacant room in the hotel? But he did, and he is safe and sound. Watching him perched on a balcony railing on the 10th floor, expecting him to fall at any time, will forever be etched in my memory,” said Bailey.
Fourways: Baboo captured. pic.twitter.com/Rlc7uoXW8D
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) November 11, 2019
Some took to social media to react to the news of the baboon's capture.
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— Lux (@luxster_08)
Was that baboon captured at Sandton Skye 🤔
— Nomzamo......retired OfficialMouthpiece (@tryzamo) November 12, 2019
The Sandton baboon caught & caged. We demand freedom for Majivane.
— Kgauza Lecowza (@kgaugelo_SM) November 12, 2019
Sandton, Fourways, Bryanston.... can the master of the captued baboon please stand up.
— Ditaru (@DitaruMusic) November 12, 2019
Whose baboon is roaming around Sandton? Thought this doesnt happen in suburbs- witchcraft 🤣🤣
— Spider from Mars! (@kruder69) November 11, 2019
IOL