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“Vervet Monkeys Spotted in St. Louis: Capture Efforts Underway”

1/10/2026

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Multiple vervet monkeys roam near O’Fallon Park in St. Louis, Missouri.
Justen Hauser, bureau chief of environmental health, said initial reports suggested four monkeys, but the number remains unclear.
The monkeys, identified by the St. Louis Zoo, are not native to the area and may pose risks to residents and pets.
Authorities are working with trained agencies to capture and relocate the animals to a certified facility.

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Multiple vervet monkeys roam near O’Fallon Park in St. Louis, Missouri.
Justen Hauser, bureau chief of environmental health, said initial reports suggested four monkeys, but the number remains unclear.
The monkeys, identified by the St. Louis Zoo, are not native to the area and may pose risks to residents and pets.
Authorities are working with trained agencies to capture and relocate the animals to a certified facility.