In 1935, 175 rhesus monkeys escaped from a Long Island 'Jungle Camp'; they stopped a train, caused a power outage and raided fruit stands. Locals put out whiskey to catch them for cash bounties
In 1935, an extraordinary incident unfolded as approximately 175 rhesus monkeys broke free from Frank Buck's Jungle Camp, wreaking havoc along commuter train routes and leading to a major power outage. The local community rallied together, engaging in a weeks-long pursuit to retrieve the mischievous monkeys while offering financial incentives…
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