JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) – A truck hauling monkeys has overturned in Jasper County.
According to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson, the truck was hauling Rehsus monkeys from Tulane University to a testing facility when it overturned around the 117-mile marker just north of Heidelberg on I-59.
Do not approach the monkeys. Call 911 immediately.(Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson)
Johnson reported that there are 21 total, and one is loose. Five of the loose monkeys have been “eliminated,” according to the sheriff. Do not approach the monkey, and call 911 immediately if you see it.
According to Johnson, the monkeys carry hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID. Tulane has confirmed that it will send a crew to pick up the monkeys that are still caged on Wednesday.
Be careful of traffic on I-59 as crews work in the area. Mississippi Wildlife and Fisheries is on the site with local law enforcement. The wreck has been cleared.
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