Fred's dead: notorious baboon euthanized
The Associated Press
Posted: Mar 25, 2011 1:57 PM ET
Last Updated: Mar 25, 2011 2:25 PM ET
In this 2009 file photo, Fred sits inside a car as he eats a piece of fruit on the outskirts of Cape Town. (Schalk van Zuydam/Associated Press)
South African officials say the country's most famous baboon, who was well-known for raiding cars and frightening tourists, has been euthanized.
Cape Town's baboon management group said Friday that the baboon known as Fred was becoming increasingly aggressive to tourists driving along the scenic route to the Cape of Good Hope.
Fred was known as a ringleader of baboons in the area and was infamous for his ability to open closed car doors.
The group says Fred attacked and injured three people in 2010.
More than 400 baboons roam Cape Town's outskirts, particularly the popular scenic sites along the coast. Baboons are a protected species under South African legislation, but their aggressive pursuits of food have led to conflicts with residents.
© The Associated Press, 2011
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