In Bali, Indonesia, a Chinese tourist’s phone was snatched by a monkey. When recovered, the device had activated its camera, capturing 23 seconds of selfie video and multiple chaotic photos.

Social Context

While occurring abroad, this reflects a known risk for Chinese tourists in Southeast Asia—documented by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel advisories since 2021. The ‘Overseas Traveler Safety Handbook’ warns against displaying phones or food near wildlife zones and recommends using anti-theft straps and disabling auto-camera functions in high-risk areas.

Safety Tip

Disable camera auto-launch and enable remote wipe on devices before traveling to regions with intelligent wildlife.