- December 16, 2025
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office received two more monkey sightings Monday morning after deputies responded Sunday morning to a report of monkey in a tree on Colorado Drive in Palm Coast.
Around 9:07 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the area and contacted the Florida Wildlife Commission and Flagler County Animal Control. Representatives from both agencies responded, and the monkey was located in the tree around12:30 p.m. Animal control attempted to tranquilize the animal using a dart, but the monkey was only slightly dazed and failed to move from the tree.
About 3:03 p.m., the monkey, now alert, was reported to have moved to an area on Colechester Lane. Officials lost sight of the monkey shortly before 4 p.m.
The animal is described as being slightly larger than a cat and is brown with white markings on the face and red bands around the eyes.
Deputies said the monkey is not aggressive and no members of the public have been threatened. However, the public should not attempt to approach the animal. The Sheriff’s Office has contacted the Jacksonville Zoo and residents should be aware that monkeys can carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans.
“It is important that if anyone sees this animal, they should not approach it,” said Sheriff Donald W. Fleming. "Although this monkey has not been aggressive, they do bite and will scratch. Just stay away.”
If the animal is sighted, please call the Florida Wildlife Commission at 888-330-7340.
