A monkey that has randomly attacked people in Tembilahan, Indonesia, is captured after a two-week period of incidents that leave residents alarmed. Reports say the animal attacked 18 people, prompting fear and disruption in the area.
Multiple outlets report that animal trappers catch an adult long-tailed macaque following repeated attacks. In response to the monkey’s behavior, dozens of schools close temporarily, and residents stay cautious as incidents continue.
The coverage aligns on the broad timeline—about two weeks of attacks—along with the location (on Sumatra) and the scale of the impact (18 reported victims and widespread school closures). Both accounts frame the capture as the outcome of trapping efforts once the attacks draw sustained attention from local authorities and communities.
