11 people and monkey in ‘bulletproof’ vest killed in Mexican cartel shootout
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Several incidents involving exotic animals owned by cartel members were reported by Mexican authorities recently, including a tiger seen wandering the streets of Tecuala.
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A spider monkey dressed to resemble a cartel mascot — complete with a hoodie, “bulletproof” vest and a diaper — was killed in a shootout in Mexico on Tuesday.
According to The Associated Press, 11 suspected gang members were also killed in the shootout in Mexico State.
The monkey was found alongside the body of a slain gunman.
A photo of the deceased spider monkey in its gear was later released to the public and declared authentic by Mexican authorities.
“A primate was killed at the scene, which was presumably owned by a criminal who was also killed at the scene,” state prosecutors said in a statement, adding: “An autopsy will be carried out on the animal by a veterinarian specialized in the species.”
They said animal-trafficking charges would be considered against the suspects who survived the shootout.
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