In a tragic incident at the Bosque Rodrigues Alves park in Belém, a monkey died after making contact with an electric transformer on Tuesday, October 10. Witnesses reported the shocking event as the animal came into contact with the transformer, which raised concerns among those present in the area. It highlights the dangers wildlife faces due to human infrastructure and the lack of safety measures in public spaces.

The energy company Equatorial Pará, responsible for the local electricity supply, stated that the oversight of the post housing the transformer falls under the jurisdiction of the Bosque Rodrigues Alves administration. The company emphasized the necessity for all such equipment to comply with safety standards to prevent similar tragedies in the future. A team from Equatorial was dispatched to remove the monkey's body, demonstrating the immediate response to the incident.

G1 has reached out to the Belém Secretary of Environment (Semma) for additional comments, but no response was obtained by the time of publication. This incident not only raises awareness about the interaction between urbanized areas and wildlife but also points to potential regulatory gaps in managing safety in public parks where wildlife resides. Such events could prompt further investigation into the adherence to safety norms and the responsibility of managing wildlife habitats within urban settings.