It was a quiet afternoon, and no one noticed that the backyard pool—an old, shallow basin half-filled with dirty rainwater—had become dangerous.
Two tiny baby monkeys, Lili and Dodo, had been left alone for just a few minutes. In a moment of mischief, someone had placed them in the murky pool without realizing the risk.
The water was cold, grimy, and far too deep for babies so small.
At first, they sat still, unsure what was happening. Then Lili slipped. Her tiny arms splashed as she tried to steady herself. Dodo panicked and reached for her, but he too began to slide.
In a heartbeat, both babies were struggling, tiny faces barely above the dirty water, little cries bubbling from their mouths. They reached out and clung to each other, shaking and terrified.
Their fragile bodies pressed close, hugging tightly, as if it was the only thing keeping them safe. Their eyes were wide, filled with fear, shivering from the cold water and confusion.
Thankfully, someone heard their weak cries and rushed outside. Shocked by the sight, the rescuer quickly lifted them out of the filthy pool and wrapped them in towels.
“Oh no… babies! You could’ve drowned!” the rescuer whispered, heart pounding.
Even in the warm towel, Lili and Dodo didn’t let go of each other. They sat silently, soaked and shaken, their arms still locked.
That moment left a scar—not just from fear, but from the sense of being left alone.
Later, after warm baths and bottles, the two curled together on a blanket, still quietly hugging.
From that day on, their bond grew even stronger. In danger, they had found comfort—in each other’s arms.
And no one ever let them near that pool again. 💔🐒🐒
