Missouri sheriff's deputies said they responded to a “banana situation” on Monday after receiving a report of a subject “walking around.”
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced that a spider monkey wearing a pink tutu was discovered during an unusual police stop near Route 21 and Highway M in eastern Missouri. Spider monkeys are usually found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
In a light-hearted post about X, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said first responders found the subject “naked except for what appears to be a tutu.”
“After careful negotiations, lawmakers were able to address this issue 'directly' and resolve this banana situation without incident,” law enforcement wrote.
A Missouri sheriff's deputy spotted a spider monkey wearing a tutu near Route 21 on Monday. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)
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Officials say the exotic primate was at a nearby home when it managed to open the door and get out.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted several photos of the deputy and the black monkey. In one heartwarming image, an aide can be seen holding hands with an animal.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted several photos of the deputy and the black monkey. In one heartwarming image, an aide can be seen holding hands with a primate. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)
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“In all seriousness, this is a great example of how law enforcement officers never know what will happen on any call and must be prepared to deal with whatever happens on the job,” the post continues. .
“Officers surrounded the animal and eventually got it back to its handlers. Great job by everyone involved. A great day at #JeffCo.”
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The spider monkey was discovered wearing a punk tutu. (Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)
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The news comes just days after a costumed spider monkey was spotted by police in California.
California Highway Patrol officers stopped a 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost for speeding on Highway 99 in Madera County last week and found a monkey inside.
Meanwhile, in November, 43 rhesus macaques escaped from a testing facility in South Carolina. Most of it was recaptured.
