Mississippi Woman Shoots Escaped Research Monkey to Protect Kids
Summary
A woman in Mississippi shot and killed one of three Rhesus monkeys that escaped after a truck accident. The monkeys were research animals and had escaped when a truck overturned on the highway. Officials stated the animals were not infectious, but concerns about their aggressive behavior remained.Key Facts
- A truck carrying 21 Rhesus monkeys for research overturned on Interstate 59 in Mississippi.
- Most of the monkeys died in the crash, but three escaped into the area near Heidelberg.
- Jessica Bond Ferguson, a local resident, shot one monkey after her son saw it in their yard.
- The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks took possession of the animal.
- The monkeys were confirmed by Tulane University officials to be free from infectious diseases.
- Rhesus monkeys are known for their aggressive behavior, prompting officials to neutralize them.
- Two monkeys remain missing, and search efforts by wildlife officials continue.
- The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the truck crash.
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