Source: @leakhamelia on TikTok
A mother and her children were left frightened after two monkeys tried to enter their home through the balcony of their flat in Bukit Panjang.
The incident was shared in a TikTok video by @leakhamelia on 9 Nov, accompanied by the caption “HELPP-”.
In the video, a monkey could be seen perched on the balcony ledge of a residential unit.
Initially, the monkey was just holding onto the invisible grille as it explored its surroundings.
Source: @leakhamelia on TikTok
Shortly after, it started moving along the ledge before disappearing out of sight. Soon, a woman could be heard screaming in the background.
Another monkey then appeared at the balcony. This monkey appeared to be more adventurous, making its way past the invisible grilles and almost into the balcony itself.
Source: @leakhamelia on TikTok
This prompted screams from both the mother and her children, which seemed to deter it from proceeding further.
One of the children then shouted for their father, saying: “There’s a monkey at the balcony!”
The second monkey then leapt out of sight.
The TikTok video has since gone viral, with some netizens amused by the family’s encounter with their unexpected visitors.
A netizen was extremely tickled by the TikTok video.
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A commenter concurred, saying: “This is so funny”.
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Another TikTok user was certain that the family lives in Punggol, to which the Original Poster (OP) replied: “Wrong, Segar”.
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Meanwhile, one netizen advised the OP to scare the monkeys away by banging a stick or wooden pole against a hard surface to make a loud noise next time.
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Speaking to MS News, the OP, Lea, 35, said the incident took place on 8 Nov at around 1.20pm.
Lea, who works as an administrator, said she first noticed something at the balcony while using her handphone.
“I thought it was a cat that was stuck or something, so I went to check. Instead, I found two monkeys hanging outside my balcony,” she said.
Lea told MS News that she and her children were shocked as it was their first encounter with monkeys trying to enter their home.
“I screamed because the monkey wanted to come into our balcony,” she explained.
When asked what happened to the monkeys, Lea said: “The monkeys left after my husband chased them away.”
According to the Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), macaques may visit our homes to explore or to seek food as they are innately curious.
If a macaque enters your home, AVS advises residents to stay calm and avoid making sudden movements or loud noises.
Residents can use a stick to tap the ground to discourage the monkey from coming closer and gently guide it towards the exit.
Members of the public who need further assistance can contact the Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-1600.
Also read: Wild monkeys filmed attempting to enter HDB flat via window & laundry area
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Featured image adapted from @leakhamelia on TikTok.