24.04.2026 15:12
A soldier serving on a US Navy ship was attacked by a monkey during a stop in Phuket, Thailand, while heading to the Strait of Hormuz. The soldier sustained minor injuries and was evacuated to Japan as a precaution against infection risk. Officials stated that the incident did not affect the mission and that the soldier's health condition is good.
A soldier on a US Navy vessel was attacked by a monkey in Thailand during a stop while heading toward the Strait of Hormuz.
INJURED DURING STOP
According to information obtained, the ship's personnel went ashore in Phuket, Thailand, for a brief stop. During this time, a soldier was attacked by a monkey and sustained minor injuries.
EVACUATED AS A PRECAUTION
After the injury, authorities took measures against the risk of infection and evacuated the soldier as a precaution, sending him to Japan. It was reported that the soldier's health condition is good.
MISSION UNAFFECTED
It was stated that following the incident, the ship continued its mission as planned, and there were no disruptions to the operational process.