Viral Video Shows Monkey Boarding Lucknow Bus Sparking Panic Among Passengers

A video of a monkey aboard a bus in Lucknow has gone viral, revealing a scene in which the primate entered the vehicle, prompting some concern among passengers. Alarmed commuters quickly disembarked and waited for the monkey to go, resulting in a chaotic scene at the bus stop.

Who boarded a bus in Lucknow unexpectedly?

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The monkey can be seen sitting on a man's head in the viral footage, while other passengers rush out of the bus to avoid touch with it. The guy filming the video was conversing with a man, likely the bus conductor, in order to learn more about the issue. The bus driver claimed that the monkey had boarded the transport and was unwilling to leave.

What happened at the scene?

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Despite his assurances that the primate had not hurt anyone, the commuters on the road were terrified. Even the bus driver advised everyone to exit so that the monkey could leave.

The animal, however, clung to a man's shoulder, causing a delay while the passenger next to him anxiously observed, unable to even blink an eye owing to the monkey's close closeness.

How has Lucknow struggled with monkeys?

Notably, Lucknow has long struggled with monkey-related concerns. According to a TOI report from October, an animal bite occurrence occurs every eight minutes in the city. While stray dogs continue to be the top perpetrators, monkeys and cats are close behind, contributing to an attack every hour.

Residents expressed their concerns about the increased violence of monkeys, particularly toward children and ladies. "Monkeys are becoming more aggressive by the day, with children and women as their soft targets," said a resident of Vineet Khand in Lucknow. Several humans have been bitten by primates," adding to the growing number of such reports. Watch the viral video here.

#Lucknow¡¯s bus ride turned into a comedy show today! ?? Passengers¡¯ sprinting skills were put to the test as a #monkey claimed its seat. ? #India #Viralvideos pic.twitter.com/uIYOGkKwSg

¡ª Backchod Indian (@IndianBackchod) December 11, 2023

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