Escaped Capuchin Monkey Roams Irish Wilderness

Sanctuary owner warns public to avoid approaching the monkey, who may be seeking a mate and poses risks to traffic and hunters.

Charlie, a capuchin monkey, has escaped from the Monkey Sanctuary Ireland in Rathdrum, about 40 miles south of Dublin.
Charlie was rescued from a British lab 20 years ago and has lived in the sanctuary since then.
The sanctuary owner, Willie Heffernan, believes Charlie may be looking for a mate and warns that he may bite if approached.
Heffernan is concerned that Charlie could be hit by a car or targeted by hunters, as he is not aware of traffic and resembles a cat.
Heffernan has asked local hunters to be cautious and avoid shooting Charlie, who may be hiding in the trees.