Hong Kong private club closes pool for cleaning after dozens of monkeys spotted swimming, lounging poolside
Hong Kong Free Press
Dozens of monkeys were spotted swimming in a pool at a private club in Hong Kong, prompting the closure of the facility for cleaning.
According to a minute-long video that circulated online on Monday, at least 30 monkeys were seen at the swimming pool. Some were lounging poolside and climbing on the beach chairs nearby, while others were swimming. Two monkeys also appeared to be chasing each other.
A man is heard saying in the video that the pool was at Hill Top Country Club in Tsuen Wan. He said: “[It has] turned into a swimming pool for monkeys… they are so happy.”
A woman is also heard saying: “Oh no, how can [we] swim[in these pools now]?”
The pool was empty of humans, the video showed. The club’s website stated that the swimming pool opens at 2 pm on weekdays.
Closed for cleaning
In a Facebook post published at mid-day on Monday, Hill Top Country Club said: “The swimming pool is temporarily suspended due to the disinfection and cleaning until further notice. Please accept our apology for the inconvenience that may cause.”
According to its Facebook page, Hill Top Country Club is a private club in Lo Wai Village in Tsuen Wan. The club offers guest rooms, restaurants and sports facilities including a golf driving range and a tennis court.
The club is located about two kilometres from Shing Mun Reservoir, which is known for its population of wild monkeys.
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