A monkey in a pink tutu that slipped out of a Missouri home was captured before a winter storm slammed the state
A monkey wearing a pink tutu that slipped out of a Missouri home was safely captured just before a winter storm slammed the state.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office humorously described the primate’s apprehension as “bananas” in a Facebook post.
The spider monkey was spotted Friday afternoon at the intersection of two highways near Otto, south of the St. Louis area. It had been staying at a nearby home but managed to escape by opening a door and venturing outside.
According to the sheriff’s office, the small monkey was returned to its caretaker after “careful negotiations and some coaxing.” Photos shared on the department’s Facebook page show a deputy kneeling on the ground as the tutu-clad monkey approached and grabbed his hands.
The sheriff’s office noted that the incident was a great example of how officers must be ready to handle any unexpected situation.
The timing of the capture proved fortunate, as a winter storm bringing snow and ice struck the region on Saturday, closing roads and plunging temperatures.