a tourist and a wild macaque attacked each other in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, with no injuries on December 12, 2024. Photo: Screenshot from Sina Weibo
An incident recently occurred in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park where a tourist and a wild macaque attacked each other. The Park authorities responded by stating that neither party was injured.
According to the staff workers at the scenic spot, on December 12, a wild macaque approached a tourist, believing there was food in the tourist’s bag and tried to grab it. Unexpectedly, the tourist retaliated by throwing punches at the macaque.
Some netizens found the incident intriguing, while others expressed concerns, saying that the macaques in the tourist attraction could pose threats to people’s safety.
After the incident, the park issued a response, noting that the park is home to wild macaques. While they may seem cute in appearance, they can pose dangers to visitors.
The attraction department advised sightseers not to feed the macaques and maintain a safe distance.
The statement also noted that during the winter months, when food is scarce in the mountains, the park supplements the macaques’ diet with corn or dried fruits at designated locations.
Global Times
