Brave Forest Hills kid rescues badly injured monkey

Upper Highway Stefan Nell was taken on a special plane trip for his selfless act.

Stefan Nell rescued a badly injured monkey at his home.

A 12 -year-old Forest Hills boy who recently rescued a badly injured monkey received a pleasant surprise when his selfless act saw him taken on a plane ride along the coastline (South coastline).

Stefan Nell rescued the baby monkey at his home.

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His mother, Charnee Korte Nell said Stefan had spotted the baby previously and reported it to Monkey Helpline.

“He was distraught that the little one was suffering and he decided to help both the mom and baby.

“He waited patiently for the troop to pass through the garden as they do daily,” said the proud mother.

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What’s more his efforts warmed the heart of one of Durban’s foremost vervet monkey activists, Steve Smit from the Monkey Helpline.

“His patience paid off and he was able to find the little one, catch and confine her and call Monkey Helpline. The baby had badly infected bites to her face and head and would surely have died a slow, painful death.

He certainly saved the baby’s life by rescuing him. His actions in saving the monkey should serve as an example to people everywhere and show that all life is important, whether human or animal.

We are certainly proud to have made this young man’s acquaintance and to know that the future looks good with young people of his calibre growing up to take over what we should be doing to save our planet,” said Smit.

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Brad Isaacson, Monkey Helpline supporter who offered Stefan a special treat said it was truly a really special trip for an extra special kid.

Smith thanked Isaacson for Stefan’s treat, “He is our super special supporter who offers his time, talent and professional expertise to assist Monkey Helpline.

“Brad is a pilot and takes thrill seekers, photographers, Monkey Helpline supporters and friends and just about anyone wanting an extra ordinary experience, into the skies for an experience of a lifetime.

“He also donates a percentage from the flights to Monkey Helpline to assist with the rescue and rehabilitation of vervets in KZN.

Smit added that the baby monkey has healed and is doing well in the Monkey Helpline Primate Rehabilitation and Sanctuary Centre on the Mayibuye Community Game Reserve in Camperdown.

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