Local authorities in Quy Chau Commune, Nghe An Province, said on June 20 that they had coordinated with forest rangers and police to receive a wild macaque voluntarily surrendered by a resident.
At around 10 pm on June 18, Vi Duc Sinh, a resident of Poong Village, discovered a wild animal in his garden.
When he attempted to drive it away, the animal became frightened and attacked him.
After successfully restraining the animal, Sinh researched the species and realised it was a protected wild animal. He then filed a report and requested that authorities take custody of it.
Following an examination, officials identified the animal as a northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina), weighing 3.9 kilograms and measuring approximately 50 centimetres in length. The macaque was found to be in normal health.
The species is classified as a Group IIB forest animal in Vietnam and is listed among rare and endangered wildlife protected under national law.
The macaque will be transferred to a specialised wildlife rescue centre, where it will receive care and health monitoring before authorities consider releasing it back into its natural habitat.
According to leaders of Quy Chau Commune, the resident's decision to voluntarily hand over the animal is a commendable act that helps raise public awareness of wildlife conservation and contributes to the protection of biodiversity.
