Three monkeys return after group of macaques escapes in Germany
28.05.2026,
dpa
Photo: Uwe Anspach/dpa
Three monkeys have returned after a group of rhesus macaques escaped in the town of Witten in western Germany earlier on Thursday, according to police.
The highly intelligent but shy animals are presumed to have scraped mortar out of brick wall at an animal sanctuary, enabling them to break out, a police spokesman said.
The broadcaster WDR reported that the group consisted of six so-called temple monkeys.
They had been housed in the sanctuary for animal welfare reasons. They are said to pose no danger to the public, so the local emergency services are not actively searching for them.
Three monkeys had returned on their own by Thursday afternoon, a police spokesman said, citing the sanctuary.
The fate of the other fugitives remains unclear.
"Anyone who sees a monkey in their garden can, however, contact the police or the fire brigade," said the police spokesman. Details will be passed on to the those responsible, who will ensure the animals are caught, he said.
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