The search was on for Charlie, a capuchin monkey who went missing in Ireland's office Wicklow the other day. The 24-year-old "Great Tree Climber" escaped from Monkey Sanctuary Ireland in Rathdrum after having to be removed from female monkeys sharing the island habitat, said sanctuary manager Willie Hernan.
One of 14 rescued animals, Heffernan said Charlie originally came from a laboratory and traveled to Ireland from the University of Edinburgh 22 years ago. Attempts were made to move Charlie and another monkey because they were harassing the three female monkeys, but during the process Charlie “jumped out of the enclosure and the companion remained safely there.
Mr Heffernan added that while trying to catch Charlie for days, he would leave and return for food, but in recent days, he has not returned at all. A missing monkey is like a cat or a small dog. He explained that Charlie is not a pet and is not used to human interaction.
Mr. Heffernan feeds him not by hand, but by a pulley-system, and he only sees other humans if he has to visit the vet. Mr Heffernan fears Charlie may have ended up in Avondale Forest Park, near where the wildlife sanctuary is located. He added that because Wicklow's Greenland stretches from Lara to Arklow, the escaping monkey has plenty of woodland within.
Charlie's favorite hobby is diving from tree to tree or catching small birds, frogs or gray squirrels. As the search continues, local residents of Co Wicklow who may have information on the whereabouts of the monkeys are asked to contact Mr Heffernan or the local Rathdrum Garda station.
If they see Charlie, who resembles a household pet such as a cat or small dog, members of the public are advised not to approach, feed or hold the monkey, but instead call Mr Heffernan on 083 358 1276. Heffernan added that she wanted to get Charlie home safely.
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