Watch: Monkey on a bike grabs toddler, drags her along the road

Since being shared online, the video has gone viral on several social media platforms and prompted angry reactions online. However, many also pointed out the leash tied around the monkey's neck.

By: Trends Desk
New Delhi | Updated: May 5, 2020 01:39 PM IST

3 min read

monkey bike kidnap viral video, monkey viral video, monkey drags kid viral video, twitter reactions, indian express, indian express news

Fortunately, the baby child was prevented from being taken away when a man ran to scare the monkey away. (Source: @RexChapman/Twitter)

A heart-wrenching video of a monkey grabbing a toddler and then dragging it down a road has gone viral on social media, leaving many distressed over the incident.

The footage, which has gone viral after it was shared by a user @RexChapman, shows a monkey riding a mini bike towards a group of kids sitting on a bench before grabbing a baby girl and dragging her down the road.

According to a DailyMail report, the incident took place in Tanjungsari Village, Indonesia. Fortunately, the toddler was prevented from being dragged further when a person intervenes to scare the monkey away.

Warning: Viewer discretion is advised

Watch the video here:
https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1257108668492984321
Since being shared online, the video has gone viral on several social media platforms and prompted angry reactions online. However, many also pointed out the leash tied around the monkey’s neck.

“Looks like the monkey was on a leash and was attacking the kid. The owner was then pulling the leash which led to the kid being dragged with the monkey,” read one of the many comments on the viral clip.
https://twitter.com/JoeySalads/status/1257112636035969024

https://twitter.com/Amyisverybusy/status/1257135852750135296
https://twitter.com/ssadams12/status/1257145718659117059

From the homepage