A US Navy sailor on a mission in the Strait of Hormuz was medically evacuated after being attacked by a monkey in Thailand.
The incident occurred in Phuket, where the sailor, part of the USS Chief's crew, was scratched by a long-tailed macaque and flown back for medical care.
The Navy confirmed the sailor is in stable condition and the mission has not been delayed.
The USS Chief and USS Pioneer are searching for explosives placed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.
The incident highlights the unforeseen difficulties military personnel may encounter outside of combat zones.
