In a heartbreaking discovery, a tiny, homeless baby monkey was found lying helplessly near a roadside, shivering in pain. His eyes were full of fear, and his small body was weak from hunger. But what struck the rescuers the most were his broken hands—swollen, bruised, and twisted unnaturally, as if he had fallen from a great height or been caught in something cruel.
Alone, injured, and scared, the baby cried softly, curling into himself as flies buzzed around him. Locals said they had seen the little one wandering aimlessly for days, searching for his mother—likely lost or killed. With no troop to protect him and no food to survive on, his chances were vanishing fast.
When the rescue team arrived, the baby flinched, unsure if he was facing danger or safety. But with gentle hands and calm voices, they slowly gained his trust. Wrapping him in a warm towel, they rushed him to the nearest wildlife clinic, where a vet confirmed both hands were broken and possibly infected.
Treatment began immediately. The baby was given pain relief, fluids, and antibiotics. His tiny hands were cleaned, splinted, and bandaged carefully. Though he winced with each touch, he soon calmed down, especially when held close in soft blankets.
In the days that followed, he began to heal—not just physically, but emotionally too. He started eating soft fruits, gripping them awkwardly with his bandaged hands. The sparkle returned to his eyes, and he even began to play gently, clinging to his caretaker’s shirt.
Though his journey is far from over, the worst is behind him. Thanks to compassion and quick action, this poor broken-handed baby monkey now has a second chance—a chance to grow, to heal, and one day, to live free and safe again.