A man climbed a high-voltage transmission tower (66,000 volts) to rescue stranded monkeys in the west Indian state of Gujarat.

The incident took place in Netran, Bharuch district on March 13.

Distressing footage shows the man climbing to rescue the animals and some monkeys appear to fall from the transmission tower.

According to local reports, the power was shut off during the rescue.

In total 22 monkeys were stranded and eight monkeys were killed after being electrocuted.

Luckily, the remaining animals were rescued and the power was later turned back on.

A man climbed a high voltage transmission tower (66,000 volts) to rescue monkeys stranded on top of the power tower in the west Indian state of Gujarat.

The incident took place in Netrang of Bharuch district on March 13, 2020

The video shows, a group of monkeys stranded on top of the power tower and the man is seen climbing on top to rescue the monkeys.

According to the reports, the employees from the rushed to the place on getting the information and shut the power off and rescued the monkeys from the top.

There were 22 monkeys that were stranded and 8 monkeys were killed after being electrocuted.

The others were rescued and later the power was turned on.