Missouri Deputies Safely Capture Escaped Tutu-Wearing Spider Monkey

The monkey, which escaped from a nearby home, was returned to its caretaker just before a winter storm hit the region.

A spider monkey wearing a pink tutu was found wandering near highways in Otto, Missouri, on Friday afternoon after escaping from a nearby home.
The monkey reportedly opened a door to leave the residence and was spotted at the intersection of Highways 21 and M, south of St. Louis.
Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office used negotiation and coaxing to safely capture the monkey without incident.
The monkey was returned to its caretaker shortly before a winter storm brought snow, ice, and road closures to the area on Saturday.
The sheriff's office emphasized the unpredictable nature of law enforcement work, highlighting the unusual rescue as a unique challenge for its officers.