Missing Macaque Luka on the Loose | UK News

A young Japanese macaque named Luka has vanished from the Highland Wildlife Park, sparking a high-tech search involving thermal drones and a determined team. This isn’t the first escape — back in January 2024, another macaque, Honshu, went missing for five days before being found in a garden and relocated. Animal care head Darren McGarry explains male monkeys sometimes leave groups, and while Luka isn’t dangerous, visitors should stay away and call 07769165117 if they spot him. Upgraded fencing and management protocols followed Honshu’s escape, but Luka somehow slipped through again. CEO David Field suspects Luka might be trying to return home. It’s a reminder that even with top security, nature and curiosity drive these animals — sometimes to explore, sometimes to escape drama. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/957d978cc1292a69