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A Monkey Suffering From a Skin Disease Holds Anesthetic Dart in Lopburi |
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A monkey holding its baby holds an anaesthetic dart fired by Thai soldiers in Lopburi province, 150 km (93 miles) east of Bangkok October 30, 2002.
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The monkey is one of almost 300 living at a palace in Lopburi that suffers from a skin disease, and Thai soldiers are currently sedating them with anaesthetics so they can tend to their disease. The monkeys and the area in which they exist attract 3,000-4,000 tourists each day, and local authorities intend to tackle the problem quickly to keep it a popular tourist attraction.
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Story by NAW/JS |
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Photo by SUKREE SUKPLANG |
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REUTERS NEWS PICTURE SERVICE
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