Monkey’s Screams Save Owner From Fire

Warning signs can save lives and animals notice them first. Last Tuesday, a pet monkey in

suburban Bangkok started screaming and pulling its owner toward the front door at three

in the morning. The woman thought her monkey was just being dramatic until she noticed smoke

creeping under her bedroom door. Her kitchen had caught fire from a forgotten stove

burner. Thanks to her monkey's instant reaction, she escaped with only seconds to

spare. Firefighters arrived to find the entire first floor engulfed in flames.

The woman credits her monkey with saving her life because she was a deep sleeper and

had no smoke detectors installed. Sometimes the best alarm system has fur and knows you