It was the plastic bag.
A couple was accosted by an"aggressive" monkey on St John's Island, causing them to drop a packet of snacks and flee.
The monkey can be seen slowly approaching the couple and suddenly reaching up for the plastic bag that Saimarn's girlfriend was carrying. "He probably sensed food in my girlfriend's plastic bag. I thought he was friendly but kind of aggressive."There were no signs – or we didn't see any – about monkeys on the St John's Island.Remain calm and quiet. Do not make sudden movements and do not maintain direct eye contact with the monkey.If you are holding an object that is attracting the monkeys, discard or conceal it.Monkeys also associate plastic bags with the presence of food and will try to snatch them.
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