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Missing monkey mischief in Mississippi

A lock-pickin' primate described by handlers as "a smart little monkey" busted from his pen and escaped the Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo early Tuesday.

Oliver apparently picked the lock to his pen about 8 a.m. and led park staff on a wild chase through their trail system before eventually escaping.

This is actually Oliver's second leg on the lam. About six years ago, the frisky primate fled the home of Buffalo Park owner Dan Franklin and roamed the Tupelo Country Club grounds for roughly two weeks.

Police and animal-control officers are on the look-out for Oliver, but park staffers also seek help from residents to steer home the wayward monkey. Do not try to touch him, though, he will bite.

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