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Why Tourists in South Africa Are Being Warned to "Hide Their Food"


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As tourists relax leisurely on a beach, a dark, furry animal suddenly sprints toward them.

While startled people scramble to get out of the way, the creature targets bags and nearby food.

This scene was captured on a beach in the Cape Peninsula of South Africa.

About 600 baboons inhabit this area.

Having grown accustomed to the taste of food left behind by humans, their raids targeting tourists continue unabated.

Local authorities have urged special caution, stating that feeding baboons or leaving food exposed can cause them to openly view humans as a food source, leading to even more dangerous situations.

(Source: X @KRONIKInsights)

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