Monkey search resumed in Kincraig, say RZSS

After yesterday's escape from the Highland Wildlife Park of a young Japanese macaque, the search has been resumed today with no reported sightings through the night.

Darren McGarry, head of living collections at RZSS told the Strathy: “A team of our charity’s expert keepers are patrolling the village today in order to locate and return the macaque that escaped yesterday.

"We are asking anyone who spots him to please call 07933928377 or email comms@rzss.org.uk with information. "Although we don’t expect the monkey to be a threat to the public or pet animals, he should not be approached."

The society is now in talks with a drone company to help in the search.

Locals are being encouraged to bring in any food that is kept outside, such as food waste bins and bird feeders to encourage the monkey to return to the park once he is hungry.

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