Love Island villa is just minutes away from aggressive baboon pack who raid houses and steal food

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THE Love Island villa is located just minutes away from an aggressive baboon pack who raid houses and steal food.

The 5ft primates were spotted around the outside of the luxury property in Constania, according to the Mirror.

A gang of baboons have reportedly been spotted near the new villa

They are said to be fans of shiny objects, so might be attracted to the Islanders sunglasses or even their sparkling jewellery.

The monkeys are apparently known for causing trouble around Cape Town as they hunt for food.

One has been nicknamed Spag Bol Baboon because hes a big fan of pasta and will go as far as to raid homes or restaurants to get his hands on some.

ITV2 bosses has reportedly roped in security to keep the monkeys at bay and to protect those very valuable sunnies, which the contestants get for free.

The villa is located in the vineyard area of Constania in Cape Town
The monkeys raid houses in the nearby area for food

A source told the paper: Obviously, the safety of the contestants is a top priority.

Nobody wants to risk baboons getting into the villa.

It’s unlikely they are worrying too much though as the entire estate is monitored by CCTV and electric fences and armed guards with a rapid reaction force of armed security patrollers only a panic button and a minute away.

In 2018 440 chacma baboons were reported in Constantia and farmers were granted licences to kill up to two monkeys a day.

Other vineyards used paintballs to keep them away and one has reportedly installed a 50,000 fence with baboon monitors.

On Sunday a new group of 12 singletons will entire the villa looking for love.

The new villa is five times bigger than the one in Mallorca

A team of 30 British carpenters spent 8 weeks extending the four bedroomed villa ready for filming.

The sprawling house is five times bigger than the villa in Mallorca with several private seating areas for chats and eavesdropping.

There is a 25m heated pool at the three storey villa and a Jacuzzi.

Producers have kept the Hideaway to give the couples a chance of private passion; the room has a secret cabinet full of champagne and an outdoor shower and hot tub.