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There has been a disturbing rise in the number of Vervet monkeys being shot on the North Coast, with images of injured monkeys, often shot with air guns, circulating on social media.
Elmes is deeply concerned by the level of cruelty. 'What kind of community condones senseless cruelty? This is not just about monkeys; it's about who we are as a community.' Two weeks ago, Elmes rescued a monkey shot in a La Mercy estate, followed by another shot in or near Palm Lakes. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife's district conservation officer Samukelisiwe Ntuli issued an appeal to residents to not harm monkeys.
Indiscriminate shooting of monkeys is not only cruel but also illegal under the South Africa's Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000. Discharging firearms or air guns in built-up areas is a criminal offence. Anyone caught shooting any animal can be charged with reckless endangerment, animal cruelty , or malicious damage to property.
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