A considerate monkey was spotted turning off the water after enjoying a refreshing drink at a public tap.
The primate’s manners were highlighted by the local police as an example of good civic responsibility.
The clip showed two monkeys quenching their thirst from a running tap in the summer heat before one reaches up and shuts off the flow, preventing unnecessary wastage.
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The well-mannered monkeys were filmed drinking from the tap in Uttarakhand State, India.
A police spokesperson said: “A wise act from the speechless ones.
“After quenching their thirst, they turned off the tap – this responsibility is a big lesson for every human being.
“When wild animals can understand the value of water, we must also become aware.
“Save water, secure the future.”
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Many locals hailed the monkeys for displaying better civic responsibility than some people.
Deepak said: “This video suggests men aren’t evolved from monkeys, rather monkeys are evolved from men!”
Heena added: “Truly amazing, our leaders need to learn from this monkey!”
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In Uttarakhand, the incident coincided with broader concerns over water stress in the country’s hotter months, where public wastage remains a common issue, as reported by Whats The Jam.
Environmental awareness campaigns frequently stress the importance of such habits, and this unlikely ambassador has provided a memorable example.
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