24.04.2026, 18:55
Wild monkey prevented the clearance of the Strait of Hormuz
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS In Thailand, a long-tailed macaque scratched an American navy sailor who was heading to the Strait of Hormuz as part of the crew of a minesweeper for mine clearance. Because of this, he had to be evacuated to Japan, The Independent reports.
Contact with an aggressive wild primate prevented electrical engineering from the ship USS Chief from reaching the target. He was urgently taken off a combat mission during a stopover in Phuket and sent to the Seventh Fleet base in the Japanese city of Sasebo for medical examination and treatment.
Although the victim dropped out of the crew due to a bite or scratch, his colleagues continued on their way to the strait. "Strange shit happens sometimes," the command commented on the incident. The military stressed that the situation with the monkey had no effect on the performance of the combat mission. American officials say it could take up to six months to clear the strait.
Contact with an aggressive wild primate prevented electrical engineering from the ship USS Chief from reaching the target. He was urgently taken off a combat mission during a stopover in Phuket and sent to the Seventh Fleet base in the Japanese city of Sasebo for medical examination and treatment.
Although the victim dropped out of the crew due to a bite or scratch, his colleagues continued on their way to the strait. "Strange shit happens sometimes," the command commented on the incident. The military stressed that the situation with the monkey had no effect on the performance of the combat mission. American officials say it could take up to six months to clear the strait.
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