Woman sues for loss of her monkey 

A New Zealand woman is suing the BBC for the loss of her monkey.

Jacquie Grant of Hokitika is seeking compensation because she says the BBC
lost her monkey, Tuku, during filming of The Lost World television series.

The Moana Zoo owner says the company made two compensation offers last
week, but negotiations have now broken down.

She told The Press the offers did not come close to the undisclosed sum
the zoo was seeking and she plans to start legal action next week.

Ms Grant's capuchin monkey escaped during filming at Charleston, on the
island's West Coast, a month ago.

The monkey has not been recovered despite the company employing a trapper
to find him.

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