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Large male baboon goes on the rampage in Rondebosch [videos]
The South African was sent videos and confirmed reports on Friday of a large male baboon moving between houses in Rondebosch.
This comes amid concerns of increasing encounters between baboons on the South Peninsula and residents in Cape Town's southern suburbs.
An earlier report, published on Friday morning, urged residents to be cautious after a young male baboon had been seen making his way through Wynberg towards Newlands.
In a second video, it appears a trap had been set for the primate. It initially looked successful before the baboon broke free again.
More to follow…
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Large male baboon goes on the rampage in Rondebosch [videos]
The South African was sent videos and confirmed reports on Friday of a large male baboon moving between houses in Rondebosch. This comes amid concerns of increasing encounters between baboons on the South Peninsula and residents in Cape Town's southern suburbs. An earlier report, published on Friday morning, urged residents to be cautious after a young male baboon had been seen making his way through Wynberg towards Newlands. In a second video, it appears a trap had been set for the primate. It initially looked successful before the baboon broke free again. More to follow… Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
