Journalist Describes Mississippi Monkey Escape: "Monkeys Everywhere"

Monkey Escape on Mississippi Highway

• 🐒 Three monkeys remain on the loose after escaping from an overturned truck on a Mississippi highway.
• ⚠️ Authorities stated that all primates in the vehicle, except for the three still missing, have been killed.

Eyewitness Account of the Escape

• 📸 A local independent journalist described the scene as "remarkable," with monkeys "everywhere" after the truck crash.
• 🚨 He was initially alerted by scanner reports and a law enforcement source, then witnessed the monkeys outside the trailer.
• 🗣️ The journalist noted that he was unaware the monkeys were considered dangerous at the time and that "nobody was equipped for this."

Law Enforcement's Actions and Justification

• ❓ Law enforcement was informed by the truck driver that the monkeys could be dangerous.
• 🤝 The journalist commended law enforcement for taking action with limited information, prioritizing public safety.

Origin and Destination of the Monkeys

• 🔬 The monkeys originated from Tulane University and were en route to Maryland.
• 🔒 Officials could not disclose the specific research lab destination due to a legally binding contract.
• 🩺 Despite the tragic outcome, Tulane officials stated the animals were pathogen-free and did not pose a public health threat.

Ongoing Search for Loose Primates

• 🎣 Local fish and wildlife experts are using live bait traps in Mississippi to capture the three remaining escaped monkeys.