Well, we are saying goodbye to 2024 with one of the weirdest stories we’ve seen all year. On December 30th, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) stopped a Rolls Royce Ghost for allegedly speeding along Highway 99. During this seemingly routine traffic stop, the officer found cannabis and a one-month-old baby spider monkey.
The driver was charged with a DUI, possession of cannabis for sale, and owning a primate, which is illegal in the state of California.
“The monkey was safely taken by Animal Control where he will receive the proper care,” reads CHP’s Facebook post. “Some next level monkey business! The driver was booked at the Madera County Jail and is facing several charges, including possession of an exotic animal.”
While we fully agree that exotic animals should not be trafficked or kept as pets. The monkey’s little photo shoot has to be one of the cutest things we’ve seen all year. Look at its little outfit!
