ACTIVISTS MOURN BLONDIE

BABOON activists are reeling after a male baboon, fondly known as Blondie, was found dead.

- BY VOICE REPORTER

Blondie is believed to have been shot. His body was discovered in Palace Hill Road, Simon's Town, on Saturday. Police and authorities have yet to confirm the cause of death.

Cape Peninsula Civil Conservation had been following Blondie's movements through Fish Hoek, Simon's Town, Kalk Bay to Clovelly, Elsie's Peak and Glencairn and said the baboon had a wound resembling a bullet hole and was likely shot.