WATCH: Richards Bay hit-and-run vervet victim reunited with troop

Arboretum Veterinary Hospital has appealed to Richards Bay residents to be more mindful of wildlife on the roads, especially vervet monkeys.

This after an injured juvenile monkey was admitted to the vet after having been the victim of a hit and run.

The incident occurred early last week, and a good Samaritan picked up the monkey off the road and took it to the vet.

Advice from Steve Smit of Monkey Helpline said, after treatment, the monkey could be released within 7 – 10 days.

After two days of much TLC and medical care, the monkey was ready to be released.

“We found out the exact location [of its troop] and on Saturday, sat and waited for the troop,” said Miriam Otto.

“I made a video of the baby calling its mommy, and we played the recording through our car stereo, and we waited.

“After about half an hour, we saw one monkey and got excited.

“Then we waited another half hour and suddenly the entire troop arrived.”

The video shows one monkey in particular showing a keen interest in the little one, who was at this stage still safely tucked in Miriam’s arms.

Both started calling and were soon reunited.

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