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This video posted on Instagram shows how a monkey climbed into a tourist's arms in Mexico and then went in for a hug for quite some time.

Published on: Jan 27, 2022, 11:15:45 IST
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The videos that show the sweet bond of love between animals and humans are absolutely adorable to watch. Case in point, this video showcasing a monkey hugging a man. There is a chance that the video will warm your heart.

The monkey climbing into the tourist’s arms to get a hug.  (Instagram/@brittany_malott)
The monkey climbing into the tourist’s arms to get a hug.  (Instagram/@brittany_malott)

Originally posted on TikTok, the video captured people’s attention after being re-shared on the Instagram page Good News Movement. “LOVE IS UNIVERSAL: this monkey climbed onto the balcony for some love... then he went back into his natural habitat,” they wrote. They also added “I love all animals but have a soft spot for monkeys,” while replying to their own post.”

The video opens to show a text. “POV: You’re on vacation in Mexico and a monkey climbs up to your balcony and straight into your arms,” it reads. The video shows a man sitting on a chair hugging the animal.

Take a look at the video:

The clip, since being posted about a day ago, has gathered more than 2.9 lakh likes. The share has also prompted people to post various comments.

“Omg this made my heart song!! And the smile on this man’s face is beautiful,” wrote an Instagram user. “Sometimes all you need is a hug,” posted another. “That’s like really sweet… but it would freak me out,” shared a third.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More