Photo: Albert Lea Police Department
Published: November 14th, 2026.
ALBERT LEA, MN — A spider monkey named McNugget had an unexpected encounter with law enforcement Saturday morning after getting loose and being found outside in the cold.
According to police, officers responded early Saturday, November 14, to a report of an unusual animal hanging around the area.
The monkey, identified as McNugget, was located outdoors in the cold after getting loose.
In a lighthearted social media post, police joked that McNugget requested a lawyer and a banana, in that order.
Authorities said McNugget was friendly and cooperative following what officers jokingly described as some negotiation.
The monkey was allowed to warm up inside a police squad car while officers worked to reunite her with her owner.
McNugget was eventually safely reunited with her owner, and the two continued their journey home along the interstate.