Rhesus Monkeys Escape After Truck Crash in Mississippi, One Still at Large

A truck crash in Mississippi led to several rhesus monkeys escaping, raising concerns about potential disease spread, particularly Hepatitis C, with one monkey still unaccounted for.

• On Tuesday afternoon, a truck transporting rhesus monkeys from Tulane University collided on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, resulting in multiple monkeys escaping the wreck.
• Authorities reported that all but one of the escaped monkeys were destroyed by late Tuesday due to concerns over potential diseases like Hepatitis C.
• The rhesus macaque monkeys, which are often used in biomedical research, sparked significant public concern following their escape, highlighting the risks associated with transporting primates.