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Monkey in diaper found clinging to Florida man in stolen car, police say
By Lauren Padgett, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
June 8, 2018A Florida man had to be separated from his Capuchin monkey after he was arrested for reportedly driving a stolen vehicle into a ditch in Holiday.
The monkey, named Monk, is seen clinging to the shirt of Cody Blake Hesson, who was arrested for auto theft. Sheriffs officials say Monk was wearing a diaper.
Hesson did not have a permit for the animal and could face additional charges, officials said.
The sheriff’s office posted Hesson’s arrest video on YouTube.
In the video, Hesson and Monk share a goodbye hug before the animal was confiscated.
Cody Blake Hession says goodbye to Monk, a Capuchin monkey he did not have a permit for.
Wildlife officials took possession of the monkey and took it to the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary for evaluation.
