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Three Monkeys Still on the Loose after Truck's Crash in Mississippi

Three Monkeys Still on the Loose after Truck's Crash in Mississippi

Summary

Three monkeys are missing in Mississippi after a truck carrying research animals crashed. The monkeys are not dangerous, but they should not be approached by the public. Officials are searching for the missing animals, which were part of a group used for scientific research.

Key Facts

  • A truck carrying 21 Rhesus monkeys crashed in Mississippi; three monkeys are missing.
  • The crash happened on Interstate 59 near Heidelberg, Mississippi.
  • Initial reports said one monkey escaped and was killed, but later it was confirmed that three were missing.
  • The monkeys are not infectious and are used for medical research.
  • Sheriff Randy Johnson advised the public to avoid the monkeys and contact authorities if seen.
  • Tulane University confirmed the monkeys had been recently tested and were free of pathogens.
  • The remaining monkeys were safely transported back to Louisiana.
  • The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the accident's cause.
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