Injured monkey that sought medical attention dies

An injured monkey, which made news by visiting an upazila health complex in Chattogram for treatment, died yesterday in medical care.

Dipanwita Bhattacharya, an official of Chattogram Wildlife and Biodiversity Reservation Department, confirmed the matter.

She said the monkey could not be saved despite frantic efforts.

It died in the afternoon while undergoing treatment under the supervision of vets at Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU).

Earlier, the monkey was shifted to the CVASU when its condition worsened, she said.

The monkey came to the limelight across the country when it appeared on its own thrice at Sitakunda Upazila Health Complex for treatment a few days back.

Locals said they first spotted the monkey in the area around a month back and since then it was frequently seen there.

The monkey was spotted in front of the upazila health complex on September 2 with injuries.

Nuruddin Rashed, a physician at the upazila health complex, said they found the monkey, with wounds, sitting on the balcony of the hospital when he was about to leave work.

Later, he dressed the wounds on the monkey, and it left the health complex, said the doctor.

The monkey again appeared at the hospital on the next two consecutive days, he said, adding that it was provided treatment.

The animal probably suffered from wounds caused by electric shock after it sat on power lines, he said.