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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Police investigating after video of people driving with monkey and lion cub in car
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Negev police launch a probe after videos circulate of people driving with a monkey and a lion cub in their cars, in breach of Israel’s animal welfare, and presumably vehicle, laws.
Police opened the investigation after several videos circulated on social media depicting those involved driving with the two exotic animals — the monkey chained on the car dashboard and the lion cub in a passenger’s lap.
The suspects also took photos of the animals, placing the monkey near a pack of cigarettes for comedic effect.
A spokesman for Negev District police says that officers are trying to locate those involved and are investigating the circumstances of the incidents.
גן החיות החדש – ברכב: תועדו נוסעים עם קוף וגור אריות. המשטרה חוקרת את המקרה@Itsik_zuarets
(צילום: באדיבות המשטרה) pic.twitter.com/S25TSU5pU8— כאן חדשות (@kann_news) March 5, 2025
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