China: One Monkey Falls Into River as Group Attempts Rope Crossing in Sichuan

A group of monkeys in Sichuan were filmed on May 25, 2026 using ropes tied near trees to cross a river, gripping a thick rope with their hands while stepping on a thinner one below. One monkey fell into the water mid-crossing before quickly pulling itself to the bank.

China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

Indonesia Floods Death Toll Passes 600

Indonesia Floods Death Toll Passes 600

A drone photo taken on December 1, 2025 shows people crossing a river via a rope after a bridge was damaged by floodwaters in Bireuen Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 600 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency BNPB) said on Monday. Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Indonesia Floods Death Toll Passes 600

Indonesia Floods Death Toll Passes 600

This photo taken on December 1, 2025 shows people crossing a river via a rope after a bridge was damaged by floodwaters in Bireuen Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The death toll from recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen to 600 with 508 missing, the National Disaster Management Agency BNPB) said on Monday. Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM