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Capuchin Monkey Escapes, Climbing Power Lines in Viral Video

9/19/2025

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A Capuchin monkey escaped from Zootastic Park in Troutman, North Carolina, leading to a search by Iredell County Animal Services.
The monkey was seen climbing power lines, with a video of the incident going viral, amassing over 310,000 views.
Zootastic owner Scottie Brown reported the monkey escaped by prying apart the wire bars of its enclosure.
Officials advised residents not to chase or interact with the monkey.
Sightings should be reported to Iredell County Animal Services at 704-878-5335.

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Story summary

A Capuchin monkey escaped from Zootastic Park in Troutman, North Carolina, leading to a search by Iredell County Animal Services.
The monkey was seen climbing power lines, with a video of the incident going viral, amassing over 310,000 views.
Zootastic owner Scottie Brown reported the monkey escaped by prying apart the wire bars of its enclosure.
Officials advised residents not to chase or interact with the monkey.
Sightings should be reported to Iredell County Animal Services at 704-878-5335.