Jasiri, the young male baboon spotted in Pretoria this week, has been safely relocated.
Image: Owl Rescue Centre
The Owl Rescue Centre and animal lovers are celebrating the successful capture and relocation of a young male baboon on Thursday morning.
IOL reported that the young male was spotted making his way from the Roodeplaat area towards Pretoria, earlier this week.
The Owl Rescue Centre had been tracking the animal, named Jasiri,'s movements and took to social media to share of the happy moment.
"He was relocated to his new home far, far away in the mountains," said the Owl Rescue Centre's Brendan Murray.
"Success yet again guys. You truly are the most amazing people and your dedication to what you do is amazing. I truly do hold you in the highest regard. We need more people like you on this earth," expressed Facebook user, Kathy van Tonder.
"Sweet. The look in his eyes as he's looking out. I'm so grateful to you for this safe relocate," added Brigit Feiffer Bradford.
"That's really great news, I think so many people are traumatized by what happened to Raygun so this is really great news. Thank you very much for all that you do," said George Nick Mylonas.
The cheer comes as investigations continue following the brutal killing of another male baboon, Raygun.
Raygun shot to fame late last month after he jumped a fence at a local sanctuary and ended up in the national archives building at the Department of Arts and Culture.
The centre had been tracking his movements however, things turned tragic for Raygun when he ended up at a Delmas high school.
He was beaten before being burnt to death.
According to Murray, a witch doctor came through and cut his hands and head off. The witch doctor also cut his chest open and took out his heart.
Raygun was buried at the weekend after he was beaten and burnt to death at a high school in Delmas.
Image: The Owl Centre
Raygun's remains were buried under a Marula tree at a local sanctuary.
The National Council of SPCAs is investigating the killing and has offered a R20,000 reward for information that will lead to a successful conviction.
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