US sailor heading for the Strait of Hormuz reportedly evacuated after monkey attack
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-23 20:51 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A US sailor has been evacuated from a ship heading towards the Strait of Hormuz after being attacked by a monkey. The incident is described as 'bizarre'.
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