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Chimp Who Spent Years Chained Up And Locked Away Hugs Man Who Set Her Free

Leila had no shelter from the sun except that she can sit under a wooden table nearby.

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Image Credit: John Grobler

In one shallow hollow of the tree, Leila made a bed for herself.

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Image Credit: John Grobler

Leila is forced to beg for food from visitors to the park. The food she gets isn’t healthy, she is fed fried chicken, fries, pasta, and will often be given whiskey and beer.

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Image Credit: John Grobler

After hearing all those horrible things, Grobler wasn’t going to leave Angola until Leila was removed – not matter how long or how much it may cost.

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Image Credit: John Grobler