Mississippi Woman Shoots Escaped Monkey Fearing for Children's Safety

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A woman in Mississippi shot and killed an escaped rhesus monkey out of fear for her children's safety after a truck carrying the monkeys overturned, leading to a search for the remaining animals. The monkeys, housed at Tulane University, were part of a research facility and most were killed in the crash, with authorities confirming the surviving monkey was taken into custody.
- Mississippi woman kills escaped rhesus monkey, saying she feared for her children’s safety PBS
- Mississippi woman fatally shoots monkey escaped from overturned truck The Guardian
- Escaped monkey captured by authorities days after truck crash flips vehicle in Mississippi Fox News
- Homeowner finds missing monkey in Jasper County, authorities say Action News 5
- Mississippi woman kills escaped monkey fearing for her children's safety ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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