A Brave Maid Confronted A Monkey That Was Attacking Her Boss's Son

Lilian Akinyi was at work when she saw a group of monkeys heading towards her employer's baby who was taking care of her
This brave woman took quick steps to run away from the child and in that situation one of the monkeys bit her hand
As the primary carer for her five children, the attack means she can no longer provide for them as before

Nakuru – A day that was normal for Lilian Akinyi turned into a sad one when she was attacked by monkeys.

A Brave Maid Faces a Monkey to Save Her Employer's Son
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According to My Street, the attack left the mother of five with serious injuries on her left hand.

The incident happened in Section 58 of Nakuru, where Akinyi has been working as a domestic helper for the past three years.

“This is not the first time something like this has happened, only I had luck before,” he revealed.

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How was Akinyi attacked?

On that day, Akinyi had finished his household chores and was preparing to wash his clothes when he heard a loud knock on the roof.

He watched in horror as a group of about 20 monkeys approached the one-year-old child he was caring for.

“I found myself going to the child, but before I got there, the male monkey attacked me, biting my lower arm,” Akinyi remembered.

When he tried to run away, the animal rushed back and bit him on his upper arm, leaving him in excruciating pain.

How was Akinyi treated after the monkey attack?

His cry for help caught the attention of his employer who immediately took action and bandaged his arm to stop the bleeding.

Akinyi's employer rushed to call an ambulance which rushed him to the Nakuru Level Five Referral and Training Hospital.

He received three tetanus shots and several surgeries, which have left him with an arm in a sling.

Akinyi's ordeal has left many worried about his future as he is the breadwinner for his five children.

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