Marmoset monkeys
A search is under method after marmoset monkeys got away from a property in Carnforth.
Police, the RSPCA and Lancaster City Council have actually all been alerted after the animals got away.
A Lancaster City Council representative said: “Lancaster City Council has actually been alerted that some marmoset monkeys have actually left from a property in the Carnforth location.
“Marmosets have particular well-being requires particularly associating with their environment and environment.
“As marmosets are foreign to the UK and stem from tropical places such as Central and South America they need a much warmer environment than that of the UK.
“They are most likely to attempt and discover someplace warm to rest over night so inspect bird boxes, garages and sheds.
“Please do not try to capture the monkeys as this might trigger danger of injury to yourself or the monkeys and please do not attempt to feed them either.”
An authorities representative said: “We were called at 2.48pm the other day (May 2) to Warton Road, Carnforth, to a report an animal marmoset monkey had actually left from a property. The event is now being handled by the RSPCA.”
If anybody has any sightings of the monkeys please call and report the area and time of sightings to among the following firms:
Lancaster City Council Animal Licensing and Dog Warden Team: 01524 582935
Police: 101 Referencing LC-20230502-0812
RSPCA: 0300 123 0346