For many, a visit to a safari reserve is an opportunity to meet wild animals up close, but one couple from South Africa had an experience they will remember for a long time.
In the private Aquila game reserve in South Africa, security cameras captured a funny moment that quickly became a hit on social networks. The video shows a man and a woman relaxing by the pool of a safari hotel, completely engrossed in their mobile phones.
While they were carefree enjoying the sun, a baboon imperceptibly appeared behind them. Taking advantage of their inattention, he walked over to the food tray, held out his hand and began to eat the snacks.
The couple noticed the unexpected guest only after a few moments, but did not react violently. The situation ended when a member of the reserve’s staff ran up to them.
Baboons are known as extremely intelligent and resourceful primates who skilfully use every opportunity to get food. Thanks to this ingenuity, this baboon secured himself a free meal without much effort.
The spokesperson of the Aquila reserve pointed out that the park has strict rules that prohibit interaction with wild animals, but that animals, of course, do not know human regulations.
– Although such encounters are rare, they serve as a fun reminder that we share the reserve with wild animals that move freely. We always remind guests to be aware of their surroundings, not to feed the animals and not to approach them, said the reserve.
The video of the unusual “thief” soon attracted the attention of thousands of social network users, who admitted in the comments that the baboon’s audacity made them laugh more than they expected.
