It was meant to be a fun, carefree moment. Little Luna, full of energy and curiosity, was playing with her friend Chamroeun on a wooden table near the troop’s resting area. The two baby monkeys were having a joyful time—chasing each other, hopping around, and exploring every little corner of the table.
But as baby monkeys often do, Luna got a little too curious.
While peeking under the edge of the table, Luna slipped one of her tiny legs between two wooden slats. At first, she didn’t seem to notice. She kept playing, pulling at Chamroeun’s arm with playful excitement. But when she tried to move again—she couldn’t. Her leg was stuck.
Luna immediately stopped moving. Her eyes widened with surprise and confusion. She tugged gently, then harder. The wooden slats held firm. Chamroeun noticed something was wrong and sat nearby, watching quietly, unsure what to do.
Luna let out a few soft cries—not in pain, but in frustration. She wanted to get free and didn’t understand why she couldn’t. Within moments, an older monkey came over—possibly her mother or a caring troop member—and gently worked to free her.
Thankfully, the situation didn’t last long. With a few gentle tugs and careful movements, Luna was safely pulled out from the gap. She was a little shaken, but unharmed.
Afterward, Luna clung to the older monkey for comfort, while Chamroeun sat by her side, looking relieved. A simple game had turned into a small scare—but all was well in the end.
