Monkey seized by Dallas police, Jorgie Boy, returned to owner after month-long saga

Jorgie Boy, the spider monkey who catapulted to internet fame after he was seized last month by Dallas police, has returned home. Animal service officers turned over the 3-year-old monkey Tuesday to his previous owner, Brandi Botello, a Dallas influencer, at her attorney’s office. Crying, Botello, 29, scooped up the monkey and held him to her chest. Around her, a handful of supporters held “Welcome home” signs.

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