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The villagers stumbled upon the dead body only after a foul smell emanating from the area caused them to look around.
Reportedly the drum, in which the monkey was found was placed near the residence of a Krishnappa Shettigar, who had passed away ten days ago. Following his death, no one was present in the house and hence the dead monkey did not come to the notice of anyone.
Kallamundkur PDO Uggappa Moolya, in-charge medical officer of the local primary health centre Dr Naseeba, veterinarian Dr Mahesh and others rushed to the spot along with forest officials.
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They also opined that this might have been an accidental death and there was no need for any panic regarding Kyasanoor Forest disease as no one has developed any symptoms of the disease in the taluk.