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Nearly 100 macaques escape enclosure in Lopburi, Thailand, prompting officials to use tranquilizer darts and baited cages to recapture them
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International/The Apex Times/Jun 30, 4:08 PM EDT

Nearly 100 macaques escape enclosure in Lopburi, Thailand, prompting officials to use tranquilizer darts and baited cages to recapture them

Thai authorities said the primates broke out of a government-held enclosure in Lopburi on June 30, leading to an overnight effort to retrieve the animals after they moved into nearby neighborhoods.

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Officials in Lopburi, Thailand, launched a rapid operation on June 30 after nearly 100 macaques escaped from a government enclosure and spread into surrounding residential areas, according to a Fox News report.

The incident began when the macaques broke free from the enclosure, after which officials said the animals moved into neighborhoods near the site. The report described a coordinated response to prevent additional spread and reduce public risk as residents encountered the monkeys in areas outside the enclosure.

According to the report, officials used tranquilizer darts as part of the effort to bring the macaques under control. They also deployed baited cages, aiming to encourage the animals to enter containment without requiring repeated chase activity in crowded streets.

The response took place as authorities assessed the size and behavior of the group and tried to locate where individual monkeys had moved. The report characterized the operation as a scramble, reflecting the difficulty of capturing a large, mobile animal group that can move quickly through urban edges and between property boundaries.

While the report did not provide additional details on injuries or property damage, it indicated that the animals were seen outside the enclosure and that local officials treated the situation as a public-safety emergency requiring immediate handling.

Authorities’ next steps, as described, centered on completing the recapture effort and restoring order in the affected neighborhoods. The report focused on the tools and tactics used to regain control, including tranquilizer darts and baited cages, as the officials worked to bring the macaques back into secure holding.

Why It Matters

  • A large primate escape in a built-up area can raise immediate risks for residents, including unpredictable animal behavior outside containment.
  • The use of tranquilizer darts and baited cages highlights the practical challenges of managing wildlife around homes, streets, and property lines.
  • The incident underlines accountability and oversight expectations for government-held animal facilities, particularly where escapes could affect public safety.

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Key Facts

  • Nearly 100 macaques escaped a government enclosure in Lopburi, Thailand, on June 30.
  • After the escape, the monkeys moved into nearby neighborhoods outside the enclosure.
  • Officials used tranquilizer darts to help subdue and capture the animals.
  • Officials also deployed baited cages as part of the recapture strategy.
  • The operation involved an emergency response as authorities worked to locate and retrieve the monkeys.
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