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Sauvignon Blanc Loving Baboons Plaguing Exclusive Suburbs of Cape Town
2010-08-30

Groot Constantia, in the heart of Cape Town's wine country, can deal with inebriated holidaymakers – but it is invading baboons which have developed a taste for its grapes that the wine makers are struggling with.

Each day, dozens of Cape Baboons gather to strip the ancient vines – the sauvignon blanc grapes are a particular favourite – before heading into the mountains to sleep. A few, who sample fallen fruit that has fermented in the sun, pass out and don't make it home.

Others? Go on rampages through the houses, creating total chaos.
Posted by:Frozen Al

#8  Yup, mojo's got it.

If a human were to do such things, it would be ok to shoot them. These are not humans. Just shoot them.

A little spade work in the back yard.

Problem solved.
Posted by: rammer   2010-08-30 21:59  

#7  I'm thinking generous servings of Secret Asian Mans Alpo & Rat Poison Surprise would do wonders.
Posted by: Secret Asian Man   2010-08-30 21:26  

#6  ARTIC > D *** NG IT, NO PICS OF UNCONSCIOUS OR OTHERWISE SPACED OUT BABOONS, NOT EVEN ONE DRUNK + MYSTERIOUSLY WEARING A GRASSY HULA SKIRT, WTH IS GOING ON AROUND HERE!?
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2010-08-30 20:10  

#5  Invasion of drunken monkeys? Sounds rather like Spring Break. I suggest offering them wet t-shirt contests and cheap margaritas.
Posted by: SteveS   2010-08-30 18:24  

#4  They WILL jump into your car after food or soft drinks. As you.... QUICKLY EXIT, be sure to leave a door or window open so that they can get out as well. They will rip the seats to shreds to escape.
Posted by: Besoeker   2010-08-30 18:05  

#3  "Sauvignon Blanc Loving Baboons" made me suspect the Napa Valley area near San Francisco. Pelosi voters.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2010-08-30 17:57  

#2  Shoot a few. They're smart, they'll figure it out.
Posted by: mojo   2010-08-30 14:43  

#1  Drunken baboons? There's got to be a pic of these sots somewhere.
Posted by: JohnQC   2010-08-30 14:06  

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