Research monkeys escape after truck crash in Mississippi

October 29, 2025

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Miami Herald

A truck carrying Rhesus macaques from Tulane overturned on I-59 near Heidelberg, MS. Deputies say several escaped monkeys were aggressive and posed viral risks.

UPDATE: A previous version of this story included a statement from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department that said the monkeys were carrying viruses. In an updated statement from deputies and Tulane University, that information was attributed to the... [2911 chars]

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