Escaped Monkeys Cause Mayhem at Thai Police Station in Lop Buri

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: TNA-MCOT

 

In a bizarre turn of events, approximately 200 monkeys broke free from their enclosure at the Pho Khao Ton Monkey Nursery, located in Lop Buri's Muang district, Thailand, and made their way to the nearby Tha Hin police station.

 

The curious incident unfolded on Saturday evening, causing significant commotion and surprising both residents and law enforcement officers.

 

The nursery, which houses about 300 monkeys captured from Lop Buri's bustling streets, faced an unforeseen challenge when the cage structure failed to contain its lively inhabitants. According to police reports, the monkeys managed to rock the cage with such intensity that it ultimately gave way, paving the path for their great escape.

Once free, the monkeys roamed into public areas, including local homes and the police station itself. Law enforcement officers were caught off guard as the cheeky creatures climbed into the building, setting off a light-hearted yet urgent operation to return them to their rightful home.

 

In response to the escape, local authorities promptly repaired the broken cage, significantly bolstering its strength to prevent any future breakouts. By Sunday, about 40 of the escapees had voluntarily returned to the enclosure, lured back by the promise of food.

 

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has since dispatched teams to track and recapture the remaining monkeys, ensuring their safe return to the nursery. The department emphasised that while the situation created a temporary stir, efforts are fully underway to restore order at the facility.

 

This startling episode in Lop Buri serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of nature and the importance of maintaining secure habitats for wildlife in urban areas, reported Bangkok Post.

 

 

-- 2024-11-18

 

 

[Radar501]

Phuket = Pearl Of The Andaman

Nakhon Ratchasima = Gateway To Isaan

Lopburi = Monkey Poo City

[Yagoda]

I think monkeys are filthy nasty creatures, but they are so amusing. I love Lopburi

[JoePai]

Now the problem comes in trying to tell the difference between the residents of the police station and the monkeys

[Tropicalevo]

20 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Now the problem comes in trying to tell the difference between the residents of the police station and the monkeys

That's easy - the monkeys are moving.

[Peterphuket]

Perhaps they were released on purpose.
Who will know.

[watchcat]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Law enforcement officers were caught off guard

 As they where sleeping..

[thaichiro]

They say humans are just clever monkeys, but this is apparently not the case in Lop Buri

[oslooskar]

26 minutes ago, Peterphuket said:

Perhaps they were released on purpose.
Who will know.

That's monkey business and not for you to know.

[Task Master]

Monkey see monkey doo doo😁

[tandor]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Now the problem comes in trying to tell the difference between the residents of the police station and the monkeys

monkeys don't know how to count

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Now the problem comes in trying to tell the difference between the residents of the police station and the monkeys

Beat me to it.

[Sydebolle]

Visiting in-laws? 

[Homburg]

Monkey business at the police station. So, business as usual then!

[Reddavy]

5 hours ago, JoePai said:

Now the problem comes in trying to tell the difference between the residents of the police station and the monkeys

Easy the monkeys are doing a better job than the local 5-0

[black tabby12345]

9 hours ago, Radar501 said:

Phuket = Pearl Of The Andaman

Nakhon Ratchasima = Gateway To Isaan

Lopburi = Monkey Poo City

 

Everyone in Thailand has a nickname.

So as the each town...

[thaipo7]

9 hours ago, Yagoda said:

I think monkeys are filthy nasty creatures, but they are so amusing. I love Lopburi

I was given one 52 years ago when I married here in Thailand and that nasty creature lasted about 4 hours before it was returned.  lol