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Bali Temple Terror: Monkey Steals Tourist's Glasses!
8 May
Summary
- A monkey snatched prescription sunglasses from an Indian tourist.
- Monkeys at Bali's Uluwatu Temple are aggressive and steal items.
- The tourist narrowly avoided further harm and a costly loss.
A visit to Bali's renowned Uluwatu Temple resulted in a distressing encounter for an Indian tourist, Priti Jain, when a monkey abruptly snatched her prescription sunglasses. Jain, from Pune, shared her ordeal on social media, cautioning fellow travelers about the aggressive monkeys prevalent at the temple. She recounted that the monkey, in a swift motion, took her glasses, necessitating the use of a spare pair due to her high prescription.
Despite this incident, Jain noted she was fortunate the monkey did not target her phone or more expensive eyewear. She also shared that attempts to retrieve the glasses, including offering food, were unsuccessful, with a guard's intervention also failing to recover the stolen item. Jain suggested that alternative locations in Uluwatu might offer better sunset views and a less unsettling experience.
Uluwatu Temple, perched dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean, is a major tourist attraction celebrated for its sunset views and Kecak dance performances. Visitors are consistently advised to safeguard their belongings due to the persistent presence of thieving monkeys.
