Wild Monkey Spotted in Mount Dora Again. Here's What to Know, Do

Monkey sightings on the rise in Mount Dora, prompting safety warnings

If you spot a monkey in Mount Dora, officials say your first move should be to back away. The city is warning residents after receiving an unusual number of reports involving wild rhesus macaques. While there have been no injuries, wildlife officials say keeping your distance is the safest thing to do. Jarell Baker explains.

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City In Florida Issues Warning To Residents After Multiple Reports Of Monkey Sightings

Officials are warning Mount Dora, Florida, residents to stay away from monkeys after multiple sightings in the area. Seriously. “We have received reports of monkey sightings within the city. While seeing a monkey may be unusual, please remember they are wild, feral animals and should be admired from a safe distance,” the City of Mount […] The post City In Florida Issues Warning To Residents After Multiple Reports Of Monkey Sightings appeared fir…

Florida city issues warning after multiple monkey sightings

A Florida city is reminding residents to keep a safe distance after multiple sightings of wild monkeys in the area.

Wild monkey spotted in Mount Dora again. Here's what to know, do

City officials in Mount Dora have shared that more monkeys have recently been spotted in the area, reminding residents to keep a safe distance, as the animals can carry diseases and become aggressive. To prevent dangerous encounters, people should never feed, approach, or leave food out for the monkeys.