Images on social media show a foreigner wrapped in ripe bananas approaching wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, central Vietnam.
A foreign tourist has drawn public attention after wrapping ripe bananas around his body to approach wild monkeys on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang, sparking debate on social media.
A video circulating online shows the man strapping bunches of yellow bananas around his waist, arms, and legs before entering an area inhabited by wild monkeys on the peninsula on Jan. 18, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Wearing a helmet, he appears delighted as the monkeys approach and snatch the bananas from his body.
Footage also shows staff from a nearby resort approaching the man to warn him about his unusual and “inappropriate” behavior.
Following the intervention, the tourist was asked to stop and subsequently left the area on a motorbike.
The incident triggered widespread criticism online, with many viewers saying the act violated wildlife protection regulations, especially as the area is clearly marked with warning signs that strictly prohibit feeding monkeys.
“This changes the animals natural behavior, makes them more vulnerable to dangerous situations and being involved in road traffic accidents,” a netizen wrote.
“It’s very dangerous, The monkeys here are wild and can become aggressive. They might attack or bite to get the food – which you wear,” another wrote.
The management board of the Son Tra Peninsula said it had been informed about the incident.
The board said it would strengthen patrols and remind visitors to strictly comply with wildlife protection regulations, helping to conserve the natural ecosystem, and maintain a civilized and safe tourism image for the Son Tra Peninsula.
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