Hungry monkeys invade homes in Bali in search of food

On Friday, the Indonesian island of Bali witnessed a frightening invasion by hungry macaques on the homes of residents in search of food.

The hungry Bali monkeys usually depended on the snacks that tourists brought them, such as bananas and peanuts, which were denied them as a precaution against the Corona virus.

Social media users shared pictures of monkeys raiding local residents’ homes to get food.

Villagers in Sangeh Reserve said the animals were moving from their sanctuary, Sanghe Monkey Forest, to rooftops, in order to snatch food from inside homes, the report said.

One of the villagers, Saskara Gusto Alit, told the Associated Press news agency his fears that “the hungry monkeys will turn evil and hostile.”

The Associated Press reported that tourism is the main source of income for Bali residents, but in July, Indonesia banned all foreign travelers from entering the island.

“This prolonged epidemic is beyond our expectations,” said Maid Mahon, Sangeh Reserve Operations Manager.

Sanghe Sanctuary is a popular travel destination in Indonesia, home to around 600 monkeys.