Final Escaped Monkey Captured in Mississippi After Tuesday Truck Crash

According to updates sourced via NBC News, the last of the escaped monkeys has been captured alive. A resident living near the crash scene spotted the monkey and called authorities, who were able to recover the primate without incident.

Reporting from ABC News indicated a search for the final loose monkey continues.

An update provided by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife confirmed a second monkey was fatally shot on Monday by a person near a highway.

Two monkeys remain at large.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Department had previously said that the homeowner "found one of the monkeys on their property this morning," and that authorities responded and "the monkey is now in their possession," but did not specify the condition of the monkey.

The homeowner said she feared for the safety of her children.

One of the escaped monkeys was shot and killed by a homeowner on Sunday morning after it ran on their property, per a report from the Associated Press.

The 13 monkeys that remained contained were returned to their owner to be taken to their destination, according to reports.

The man allegedly ran off the highway into the median.

The driver of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado hauling the monkeys has been identified as a 54-year-old man from Cascade, Maryland, MHP confirmed to WDAM. A 34-year-old man from Thurmond, Maryland, was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

As of Wednesday, the three monkeys remain on the run.

According to a representative from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, a total of 21 monkeys were being transported at the time of the crash. Thirteen were secured in their original containers, five were shot and killed, and three remain at large.

In an update on Facebook, the Jasper County Sheriff's Department said, "There are 3 monkeys still on the loose after the officials from Tulane were able to get inside the truck and get a correct count. Officials from Tulane arrived this evening rather than tomorrow as previously reported. We are doing our best to update the public, but we are still in the midst of gathering all pertinent information. We will continue to release updates as we get more information."

In response to this incident, Tulane University released a statement saying, "Non-human primates at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center are provided to other research organizations to advance scientific discovery. The primates in question belong to another entity and are not infectious. We are actively collaborating with local authorities and will send a team of animal experts to assist as needed."

The statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office indicated that all the animals have exhibited aggressive behavior.

The animal is reported to be carrying hazardous diseases, including COVID-19, Hepatitis C, and Herpes. The public is warned not to approach and contact wildlife officials or police.

Officials indicated all but the one remaining at-large monkey have been "destroyed."

A statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a Rhesus Monkey that remains loose; the animal is among several that escaped while being transported from Tulane University to a testing facility.

Incident reported at Mile 117 I-59 N.

According to updates sourced via NBC News, the last of the escaped monkeys has been captured alive. A resident living near the crash scene spotted the monkey and called authorities, who were able to recover the primate without incident.

Reporting from ABC News indicated a search for the final loose monkey continues.

An update provided by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife confirmed a second monkey was fatally shot on Monday by a person near a highway.

Two monkeys remain at large.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Department had previously said that the homeowner "found one of the monkeys on their property this morning," and that authorities responded and "the monkey is now in their possession," but did not specify the condition of the monkey.

The homeowner said she feared for the safety of her children.

One of the escaped monkeys was shot and killed by a homeowner on Sunday morning after it ran on their property, per a report from the Associated Press.

The 13 monkeys that remained contained were returned to their owner to be taken to their destination, according to reports.

The man allegedly ran off the highway into the median.

The driver of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado hauling the monkeys has been identified as a 54-year-old man from Cascade, Maryland, MHP confirmed to WDAM. A 34-year-old man from Thurmond, Maryland, was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

As of Wednesday, the three monkeys remain on the run.

According to a representative from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, a total of 21 monkeys were being transported at the time of the crash. Thirteen were secured in their original containers, five were shot and killed, and three remain at large.

In an update on Facebook, the Jasper County Sheriff's Department said, "There are 3 monkeys still on the loose after the officials from Tulane were able to get inside the truck and get a correct count. Officials from Tulane arrived this evening rather than tomorrow as previously reported. We are doing our best to update the public, but we are still in the midst of gathering all pertinent information. We will continue to release updates as we get more information."

In response to this incident, Tulane University released a statement saying, "Non-human primates at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center are provided to other research organizations to advance scientific discovery. The primates in question belong to another entity and are not infectious. We are actively collaborating with local authorities and will send a team of animal experts to assist as needed."

The statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office indicated that all the animals have exhibited aggressive behavior.

The animal is reported to be carrying hazardous diseases, including COVID-19, Hepatitis C, and Herpes. The public is warned not to approach and contact wildlife officials or police.

Officials indicated all but the one remaining at-large monkey have been "destroyed."

A statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a Rhesus Monkey that remains loose; the animal is among several that escaped while being transported from Tulane University to a testing facility.

Incident reported at Mile 117 I-59 N.

According to updates sourced via NBC News, the last of the escaped monkeys has been captured alive. A resident living near the crash scene spotted the monkey and called authorities, who were able to recover the primate without incident.

Reporting from ABC News indicated a search for the final loose monkey continues.

An update provided by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife confirmed a second monkey was fatally shot on Monday by a person near a highway.

Two monkeys remain at large.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Department had previously said that the homeowner "found one of the monkeys on their property this morning," and that authorities responded and "the monkey is now in their possession," but did not specify the condition of the monkey.

The homeowner said she feared for the safety of her children.

One of the escaped monkeys was shot and killed by a homeowner on Sunday morning after it ran on their property, per a report from the Associated Press.

The 13 monkeys that remained contained were returned to their owner to be taken to their destination, according to reports.

The man allegedly ran off the highway into the median.

The driver of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado hauling the monkeys has been identified as a 54-year-old man from Cascade, Maryland, MHP confirmed to WDAM. A 34-year-old man from Thurmond, Maryland, was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

As of Wednesday, the three monkeys remain on the run.

According to a representative from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, a total of 21 monkeys were being transported at the time of the crash. Thirteen were secured in their original containers, five were shot and killed, and three remain at large.

In an update on Facebook, the Jasper County Sheriff's Department said, "There are 3 monkeys still on the loose after the officials from Tulane were able to get inside the truck and get a correct count. Officials from Tulane arrived this evening rather than tomorrow as previously reported. We are doing our best to update the public, but we are still in the midst of gathering all pertinent information. We will continue to release updates as we get more information."

In response to this incident, Tulane University released a statement saying, "Non-human primates at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center are provided to other research organizations to advance scientific discovery. The primates in question belong to another entity and are not infectious. We are actively collaborating with local authorities and will send a team of animal experts to assist as needed."

The statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office indicated that all the animals have exhibited aggressive behavior.

The animal is reported to be carrying hazardous diseases, including COVID-19, Hepatitis C, and Herpes. The public is warned not to approach and contact wildlife officials or police.

Officials indicated all but the one remaining at-large monkey have been "destroyed."

A statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a Rhesus Monkey that remains loose; the animal is among several that escaped while being transported from Tulane University to a testing facility.

Incident reported at Mile 117 I-59 N.

According to updates sourced via NBC News, the last of the escaped monkeys has been captured alive. A resident living near the crash scene spotted the monkey and called authorities, who were able to recover the primate without incident.

Reporting from ABC News indicated a search for the final loose monkey continues.

An update provided by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife confirmed a second monkey was fatally shot on Monday by a person near a highway.

Two monkeys remain at large.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Department had previously said that the homeowner "found one of the monkeys on their property this morning," and that authorities responded and "the monkey is now in their possession," but did not specify the condition of the monkey.

The homeowner said she feared for the safety of her children.

One of the escaped monkeys was shot and killed by a homeowner on Sunday morning after it ran on their property, per a report from the Associated Press.

The 13 monkeys that remained contained were returned to their owner to be taken to their destination, according to reports.

The man allegedly ran off the highway into the median.

The driver of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado hauling the monkeys has been identified as a 54-year-old man from Cascade, Maryland, MHP confirmed to WDAM. A 34-year-old man from Thurmond, Maryland, was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

As of Wednesday, the three monkeys remain on the run.

According to a representative from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, a total of 21 monkeys were being transported at the time of the crash. Thirteen were secured in their original containers, five were shot and killed, and three remain at large.

In an update on Facebook, the Jasper County Sheriff's Department said, "There are 3 monkeys still on the loose after the officials from Tulane were able to get inside the truck and get a correct count. Officials from Tulane arrived this evening rather than tomorrow as previously reported. We are doing our best to update the public, but we are still in the midst of gathering all pertinent information. We will continue to release updates as we get more information."

In response to this incident, Tulane University released a statement saying, "Non-human primates at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center are provided to other research organizations to advance scientific discovery. The primates in question belong to another entity and are not infectious. We are actively collaborating with local authorities and will send a team of animal experts to assist as needed."

The statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office indicated that all the animals have exhibited aggressive behavior.

The animal is reported to be carrying hazardous diseases, including COVID-19, Hepatitis C, and Herpes. The public is warned not to approach and contact wildlife officials or police.

Officials indicated all but the one remaining at-large monkey have been "destroyed."

A statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a Rhesus Monkey that remains loose; the animal is among several that escaped while being transported from Tulane University to a testing facility.

Incident reported at Mile 117 I-59 N.

According to updates sourced via NBC News, the last of the escaped monkeys has been captured alive. A resident living near the crash scene spotted the monkey and called authorities, who were able to recover the primate without incident.

Reporting from ABC News indicated a search for the final loose monkey continues.

An update provided by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife confirmed a second monkey was fatally shot on Monday by a person near a highway.

Two monkeys remain at large.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Department had previously said that the homeowner "found one of the monkeys on their property this morning," and that authorities responded and "the monkey is now in their possession," but did not specify the condition of the monkey.

The homeowner said she feared for the safety of her children.

One of the escaped monkeys was shot and killed by a homeowner on Sunday morning after it ran on their property, per a report from the Associated Press.

The 13 monkeys that remained contained were returned to their owner to be taken to their destination, according to reports.

The man allegedly ran off the highway into the median.

The driver of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado hauling the monkeys has been identified as a 54-year-old man from Cascade, Maryland, MHP confirmed to WDAM. A 34-year-old man from Thurmond, Maryland, was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

As of Wednesday, the three monkeys remain on the run.

According to a representative from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, a total of 21 monkeys were being transported at the time of the crash. Thirteen were secured in their original containers, five were shot and killed, and three remain at large.

In an update on Facebook, the Jasper County Sheriff's Department said, "There are 3 monkeys still on the loose after the officials from Tulane were able to get inside the truck and get a correct count. Officials from Tulane arrived this evening rather than tomorrow as previously reported. We are doing our best to update the public, but we are still in the midst of gathering all pertinent information. We will continue to release updates as we get more information."

In response to this incident, Tulane University released a statement saying, "Non-human primates at the Tulane National Biomedical Research Center are provided to other research organizations to advance scientific discovery. The primates in question belong to another entity and are not infectious. We are actively collaborating with local authorities and will send a team of animal experts to assist as needed."

The statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office indicated that all the animals have exhibited aggressive behavior.

The animal is reported to be carrying hazardous diseases, including COVID-19, Hepatitis C, and Herpes. The public is warned not to approach and contact wildlife officials or police.

Officials indicated all but the one remaining at-large monkey have been "destroyed."

A statement from the Jasper County Sheriff's Office has alerted the public to a Rhesus Monkey that remains loose; the animal is among several that escaped while being transported from Tulane University to a testing facility.

Incident reported at Mile 117 I-59 N.