Monkey from truck crash captured in Mississippi

The last monkey that escaped from a truck accident on Interstate 59 in Mississippi has been captured, following a significant search after the incident on October 28, which resulted in five monkeys being killed. Local resident Brandy Smith reported the monkey’s location, leading to its recovery by wildlife officials. The monkeys were being transported for biomedical research, and while Tulane University clarified they were not responsible for the transport, the incident has raised concerns about the transparency in animal research practices.

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