Mississippi Police Kill Escaped Monkeys After Driver’s False Claims of Danger
A transport truck carrying rhesus monkeys associated with Tulane National Biomedical Research Center crashed in Jasper County, Mississippi, leading to a tragic outcome. The driver misinformed local law enforcement about the monkeys being dangerous and carrying diseases, prompting officials to “destroy” all but one. Tulane University clarified the primates belonged to a third party and were not infectious, while also offering assistance. The sheriff’s department is coordinating with the university regarding the remaining caged monkeys and the disposal of the carcasses.
John Q. Hosedrinker