Dozens of monkey attacks in Japanese city More than 50 people have been attacked by macaques in Yamaguchi in July. (NCD)YAMAGUCHI, Japan — What sounds like a horror movie plot is all too real for residents of one Japanese city, where officials say angry monkeys have been attacking dozens of people, attempting to snatch babies and creeping into schools. >> Read more trending newsAccording to The Associated Press, Japanese macaques have attacked at least 58 people – primarily senior citizens and children – in Yamaguchi since July 8. A monkey believed to be responsible for attacks against 56 people, including a baby girl, in the Japanese city of Yamaguchi was killed, the authorities said. A 15-pound, 1.6-foot-tall male monkey responsible for some attacks was captured and killed Tuesday, the news agency reported.

Source: New York Times July 28, 2022 12:52 UTC