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Monkey rocket launcher

Written by: adekun on 24 July, 2008 10:36 pm - Filed under: blog ?

In the news a few days ago was a report on hordes of monkeys descending upon gardens. The old residents have put dozens of giant stuffed tigers in an attempt to keep them at a distance. Those bold enough get faced with a barrage of rockets propelled from makeshift launchers and pistols.

3 responses to Monkey rocket launcher »

  • Jake

    25 July, 2008 #

    They are quite brazen in my village…
    http://ojisanjake.blogspot.com/2008/07/trouble-in-troop.html

  • taintus

    25 July, 2008 #

    People in Otaki often comment about how the village is going to be overrun by monkeys, there’s a sense that they outnumber humans even now. Always lots of stories of battling the monkeys. They’re smart here, they use teamwork, the little rascals.

  • adekun

    26 July, 2008 #

    Our little monkey is enough to lose sleep.

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