Quit monkeying around.

A pet spider monkey broke free of its owner at a beloved fall festival and was running amok in its small South Carolina town until local leaders saved the day with a cup of joe.

The teeny primate named Ava escaped during the annual Crappie Classic and Fall Fest in Eutawville Saturday, sparking a frantic search with even the mayor and town clerk joining in, The Post and Courier reported.

Eutawville town clerk Casey Hill used a hot cup of coffee to lure a loose pet spider monkey out of the trees after it escaped during a popular fall festival, according to local reports. Eutaw Village Festival/Facebook

“We always say Eutawville festivals bring something unique — and this year is no exception!” the town said in a statement.

Eutawville town clerk Casey Hill, ma

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