Operation recovers most stolen monkeys

A large operation conducted in the evening of Thursday near Tarbes has led to the recovery of the majority of the monkeys stolen from the Lescar zoo in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region on October 26. The effort marked a significant step in the search for the animals that had been taken from the facility.

Director confirms progress in investigation

Guillaume Darzacq, director of the Exotic Park, stated that the searches have finally paid off, with a large part of the 13 monkeys being found. However, he did not provide further details on the operation, noting that the investigation is still ongoing.

Security system helped locate monkeys

Darzacq mentioned on Facebook that the security system of the establishment had played a decisive role in the case, allowing them to trace the monkeys back to their holders. This technological assistance was key in narrowing down the location of the stolen animals.

Recovered monkeys are in shock

The recovered primates have returned to their enclosures within Exotic Park but remain in shock, exhibiting different behavior than usual. Despite this, confidence is beginning to return among the stolen animals as they start to interact with each other again.

Two monkeys escaped during theft

One of the monkeys had managed to escape the thieves, and the teams from Exotic Park later found another primate that had also escaped, likely slipping between the thieves' legs. Visitors reported the presence of the animal in the wallabies' enclosure, where it had taken shelter in a cabin, scared.

Escaped monkey finds safety

Now repatriated in its enclosure, the monkey has taken shelter in a small hiding place, where it feels safe. The facility is working to ensure the animals' well-being as they recover from the traumatic experience.