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Second Rhesus Monkey Shot Amid Ongoing Search for Third

11/5/2025

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A second monkey was shot and killed by a civilian on November 2 after a truck carrying 21 rhesus monkeys overturned on October 28, killing another monkey.
PreLabs confirmed the monkeys were not infected with any diseases.
Authorities are still searching for a third missing monkey and warn the public to avoid approaching the aggressive animals.
The surviving monkeys were safely delivered to their intended research facility.

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Story summary

A second monkey was shot and killed by a civilian on November 2 after a truck carrying 21 rhesus monkeys overturned on October 28, killing another monkey.
PreLabs confirmed the monkeys were not infected with any diseases.
Authorities are still searching for a third missing monkey and warn the public to avoid approaching the aggressive animals.
The surviving monkeys were safely delivered to their intended research facility.