Camera footage has emerged of the mysterious baboon roaming the streets of Randfontein.
The footage comes from a CCTV camera, but it is unclear exactly where it was taken.
The animal has been spotted various times in Randfontein. The areas with the most reported sightings are Culemborg Park and Helikon Park.
Initial article: BREAKING: Baboon spotted in R’fontein
Stephan du Toit, conservation coordinator of the South African Hunter and Wildlife Conservation association urges community members not to try to catch the baboon as this could lead to serious injury of either a person or the animal.
Stephan is monitoring the situation through tip-offs, trying to pinpoint the exact location where the baboon sleeps.
“We cannot tranquilise the animal with a normal dart gun without seriously injuring it. We need to use a blow-dart gun that is only accurate within a five-meter shooting distance,” he said.
Report encounters with the baboon to the Herald on 011 693 3673 or to Stephan du Toit on 083 306 3441.
Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za (remember to include your contact details) or phone us on 011 693 3671.
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