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Truck Crash in Mississippi: Monkeys Escape, Two Shot

11/8/2025

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A truck carrying 21 lab monkeys crashed in Jasper County, Mississippi, and eight escaped.
Five monkeys were killed, and two of the escaped monkeys were shot by residents.
Tulane University confirmed the monkeys were not infectious and that they were being moved to another facility.
Sheriff Randy Johnson said a lack of information on the monkeys’ ownership and health hindered response.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife is investigating the incident.

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Story summary

A truck carrying 21 lab monkeys crashed in Jasper County, Mississippi, and eight escaped.
Five monkeys were killed, and two of the escaped monkeys were shot by residents.
Tulane University confirmed the monkeys were not infectious and that they were being moved to another facility.
Sheriff Randy Johnson said a lack of information on the monkeys’ ownership and health hindered response.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife is investigating the incident.