Archive · 29 Jul 2026
South Korean Tourist Attacked by Monkey at Taj Mahal
A South Korean woman named Kim Mihye was visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
A monkey attacked her, biting her hand and causing it to bleed.
She had to wait almost an hour for an ambulance while in pain.
People around her asked for help, wondering where to go.
She first got some medical help at a small clinic inside the Taj Mahal.
Since the ambulance didn't come, she was taken to a bigger hospital using a small electric cart.
The people in charge of the Taj Mahal are upset about the ambulance not coming on time and have reported the driver.
This incident has raised concerns about the safety of tourists at the Taj Mahal due to the presence of monkeys.
A South Korean tourist, Kim Mihye, was attacked by a monkey at the Taj Mahal, resulting in a hand injury.
The victim waited nearly an hour for an ambulance while in severe pain.
Initial first aid was provided at the primary health centre inside the Taj Mahal.
Due to the ambulance delay, a battery-operated cart was used to transport her to Shanti Mangalik Hospital.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sent a report to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) against the ambulance driver for alleged negligence.
- Who
- Kim Mihye, a 36-year-old South Korean woman tourist
- What
- Attacked by a monkey at the Taj Mahal
- When
- Tuesday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Taj Mahal, Agra, India
- Why
- The reason for the monkey attack is not specified, but it highlights the issue of monkey management around tourist sites.
Tourist Safety Concerns
Ambulance Service Response
Monkey Attack Incident
Tourist Safety Concerns
The incident highlights the need for better management of monkeys around tourist sites like the Taj Mahal to prevent such attacks.
Ambulance Service Response
The incident was unfortunate, but such attacks are rare and cannot be entirely prevented.
Ambulance Response Time
Tourist Safety Concerns
The nearly hour-long wait for an ambulance is unacceptable and indicates a failure in emergency medical services.
Ambulance Service Response
The delay might have been due to unforeseen circumstances, and the situation was eventually managed with alternative transport.
- Location
- Taj Mahal, Agra, India
- Victim
- Kim Mihye, 36-year-old South Korean woman tourist
- Injury
- Bite on the hand, bleeding
- Initial Treatment
- Primary health centre inside the Taj Mahal
- Hospital
- Shanti Mangalik Hospital
- Ambulance Delay
- Nearly an hour
- Alternative Transport
- Battery-operated cart
- Report Sent
- ASI sent a report to the CMO against the ambulance driver for alleged negligence
Sources
Bitten by monkey at Taj Mahal, taken to hospital by e-rickshaw: South Korean tourist's ordeal
South Korean tourist attacked by monkey at Taj Mahal; ambulance arrives an hour later
'Don't Come To India': South Korean Tourist Injured In Monkey Attack Near Taj Mahal, Delay In Medical Response Sparks Outrage - VIDEO
