KUALA LUMPUR – It was a wild scene at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) when airport authorities were alerted to a loose monkey inside the airport. The monkey, who appeared to have gotten lost, was seen running around the terminals causing quite a commotion amongst passengers and staff.
The ordeal lasted for over an hour before authorities were able to safely capture the monkey. A spokesperson for KLIA described the situation as “a bit of a monkey business” but assured passengers that safety measures were put in place to ensure no one was hurt.
However, many were left questioning how a monkey was able to make its way into the airport undetected. Some passengers even joked that the monkey was better at navigating the airport than they were.
Passenger Jeffery Tan commented, “I’ve been lost in this airport for hours and this monkey just waltzes in like it owns the place. I’m starting to think I should take lessons from it.”
The monkey was later identified as a macaque and was released back into the wild. Experts say that macaques are common in Malaysia and are often found in urban areas.
This incident, while amusing for some, has raised concerns about the safety of travelers in airports. If a monkey can wander into an airport, what else might be able to slip through security?
Passenger safety should always be a top priority in airports and incidents like this serve as a reminder that security measures must be stepped up. One tip for airport authorities: maybe invest in some bananas to lure in the monkeys next time so that they can be safely taken back to their natural habitat.
In the meantime, the macaque is now a bit of a star on social media with many users joking that it’s now “living the high life” thanks to its unexpected adventures in the airport.
It remains to be seen whether this incident will have any lasting effects on airport security measures, but one thing is for sure: this little monkey has certainly proved that it’s possible to navigate an airport without getting lost. Maybe we should all take some pointers from our furry friend next time we’re trying to catch a flight.
