In a recent TikTok video that has captured the attention of millions, a cheeky monkey demonstrates just how fast and cunning these creatures can be.
Uploaded by @ellimannaura, the video has quickly racked up over 4 million views in just two days, showcasing a monkey’s amusing antics.
Monkey steals bag and drinks milk straight from baby bottle
The highlight of the video is a monkey deftly drinking from a baby bottle of milk, which it boldly snatched from a pink bag.
The scene unfolds at Tanjung Ketapang, Muar, Johor, as described by @ellimannaura in an interview with WeirdKaya.
Despite the women in the video attempting to negotiate with the monkey for the return of the bag, the animal stubbornly clutches its prize, sipping the milk with determination.
The women’s efforts to retrieve the bag are met with a firm refusal from the monkey. Sighs and pleas for help can be heard in the background, painting a picture of frustration and helplessness.
Aftermath of the monkey’s antics
@ellimannaura revealed that the incident occurred after a jogging session near a mangrove bridge, where the monkey suddenly appeared and attacked.
The aftermath of the monkey’s misadventure left the pink bag torn and damaged. @ellimannaura emphasised the strength and unpredictability of the wild monkey, noting its potential for scratches and bites.
The incident, she says, left them feeling torn between bravery and fear.
‘Just let it go’
@ellimannaura advises caution for those who might encounter similar situations, stressing the importance of safety over bravery.
She suggests letting go of items if they are targeted by monkeys, especially for those visiting the area with children.
“Be more careful when encountering such experiences. We can’t be too brave; if we can’t do anything about it, just let it go.”
Netizens reaction and shared experiences
The comment section of the video is filled with varied reactions. While some netizens criticised the slow response of the woman trying to retrieve the bag, others shared their own experiences with monkey theft.
Stories range from makeup bags being taken and emptied in Teluk Batik to milk bottles being stolen at Zoo Taiping.
“This happened to me too at Teluk Batik. It took my makeup bag, ran away to the tree, opened the bag, and threw away all my makeup stuff, one by one.”
Another recounted, “It happened to me at Zoo Taiping. A monkey took my kid’s milk bottle. We later found that many milk bottles were scattered around at other areas of the place.”
While some criticised the woman’s slow reaction in the video, one commenter defended her, saying, “Everyone’s criticising the woman for being too slow to grab the bag, but what if the monkey had chased her after she grabbed it? She would have had to run for her life.”
What do you think of this mischievous monkey? Let us know in the comments!
You can watch the full clip here:
