A monkey dressed in a pink tutu that escaped from a home in Missouri was successfully captured just before a winter storm impacted the state. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office humorously described the capture as “bananas” in a post on AP News.

On Friday afternoon, the spider monkey was spotted near the intersection of highways close to Otto, south of St. Louis. The monkey, which had been residing in a nearby home, managed to open a door and venture outside. The sheriff's department detailed that after “careful negotiations and some coaxing,” deputies were able to approach and secure the animal without incident. This remarkable event was captured in photos shared online, showing a deputy kneeling to hold the monkey's hand.

The department emphasized the importance of being ready for unexpected situations. “This is a great example of law enforcement officers never knowing what they'll face,” they noted in their Facebook update. Fortunately, the capture occurred just before a severe winter storm moved into the region, which brought heavy snow and icy conditions. The National Weather Service had issued warnings throughout the area, advising residents against unnecessary travel as dangerous conditions developed.

The return of the tutu-clad primate to its caretaker highlights the unpredictable nature of law enforcement, as captured in another report by The Guardian. Meanwhile, news of such unusual rescues seems to be on the rise, as just days prior, a spider monkey was also discovered during a police stop in California, marking an unusual trend for local law enforcement agencies.

For more details, please refer to CBS News and The Independent.