Summary
Three monkeys escaped after a truck carrying them crashed on a highway in Mississippi. The monkeys were intended for research at Tulane University's facility but were not owned or transported by the university. Officials initially warned of disease risk, but Tulane University clarified that the monkeys had no infectious diseases.
Key Facts
- A truck carrying monkeys overturned on a highway in Mississippi.
- Three monkeys escaped following the crash, and officials tried to locate them.
- The monkeys were Rhesus monkeys, often used in medical research.
- Tulane University confirmed the monkeys were not exposed to any infectious diseases.
- Tulane stated it did not own or transport the monkeys but sent experts to help.
- Initially, officials thought the monkeys were dangerous due to a misunderstanding.
- Videos showed monkeys near the highway, with crates labeled “live animals.”
- It's unclear why the truck crashed or who was responsible for transporting the monkeys.
