Officials say monkey of unknown origin in St. Louis is on the loose

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group monkey People of unknown origin are wandering around saint louisaccording to officials.

“The Department of Health has confirmed that there are multiple monkeys on the loose near O’Fallon Park in North City,” said Justen Hauser, director of the city’s Department of Environmental Health. wrote In Saturday’s update. “Initial reports suggested there were four animals but we are currently unable to confirm the actual number, just that there was more than one.”

The monkeys were spotted near O’Fallon Park north st louis.

“We’re trying to understand where they might be hiding or finding food,” Hauser added. “We are working with partner agencies who are appropriately trained and equipped to safely capture these animals.”

Once captured, the monkeys will be taken to a certified care facility exotic animals.

Vervet monkeys have been roaming St. Louis for days, officials say, and it's unclear where they came from — Vervet monkeys have been roaming St. Louis for days, officials say, and it’s unclear where they came from (Deborah Williams)

At this time, officials don’t know where the animals came from, although the St. Louis Zoo has confirmed they are Conscripted MonkeyNative to sub-Saharan Africa, they are known for traveling in groups called “troops.” Due to their unique coloring, they are sometimes called green monkeys.

independent City officials have been contacted for comment.

On Thursday, city officials with the Animal Care and Control Department began searching for the monkeys near the park. Further patrols on Friday yielded no results.

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Local residents are advised to avoid these creatures if they encounter them.

“I think about danger because it’s wild animals. There are dogs, cats and rats in this area and now we have to worry about monkeys! I’m scared because I now have to keep my dog inside at certain times because I don’t want him to get attacked,” Marva Young, a resident of the area Tell KSDK.

A group of vervet monkeys roamed South Florida for decades (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. all rights reserved.)

Officials said Friday it was the first time the city had dealt with an “escape” group of monkeys.

A group of vervet monkeys that escaped from a breeding farm in the 1940s are now Stroll the Dania Beach area of South Florida.