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Owl Rescue Centre celebrates successful relocation of young male baboon, spotted in Pretoria

Jasiri, the young male baboon spotted in Pretoria this week, has been safely relocated.

Jasiri, the young male baboon spotted in Pretoria this week, has been safely relocated.

The Owl Rescue Centre and animal lovers are celebrating the successful capture and relocation of a young male baboon on Thursday morning.  IOL reported that the young male was spotted making his way from the Roodeplaat area towards Pretoria, earlier this week.  The Owl Rescue Centre had been tracking the animal, named Jasiri, ‘s movements and took to social media to share of the happy moment.  “He was relocated to his new home far, far away in the mountains,” said the Owl Rescue Centre’s Brendan Murray. “Success yet again guys. You truly are the most amazing people and your dedication to what you do is amazing. I truly do hold you in the highest regard. We need more people like you on this earth,” expressed Facebook user, Kathy van Tonder.  “Sweet. The