All articles tagged with #escaped animals
Three Rhesus monkeys escaped after a truck crash in Mississippi; most were killed, but three remain loose. The monkeys, housed at Tulane University’s research center, are not infectious but are considered dangerous due to their aggressive nature. Authorities are searching for the missing monkeys, and the incident raises questions about animal transport and safety.
A truck carrying Rhesus monkeys overturned on a highway in Mississippi, leading to the escape of most monkeys, with only one being killed; the monkeys were not owned by Tulane University and were not exposed to infectious agents, prompting a response from law enforcement and wildlife officials.
In South Carolina, two emus have escaped from their owner in Horry County, following a recent incident where 43 monkeys escaped from a research facility in Beaufort County. The emus are currently roaming freely in the Green Sea area, but officials assure that they pose no risk to the community. Police are working with the owner to recapture the birds.
Heavy floods in southern China caused dozens of crocodiles to escape from a commercial crocodile farm in Maoming, Guangdong province. Authorities confirmed that 69 adult crocodiles and six juveniles were on the loose in the flooded area. Videos circulating on social media showed crocodiles swimming in floodwaters, prompting warnings for residents to stay home. Some crocodiles have been recaptured, but no injuries have been reported. Crocodile meat is highly valued in China, and while the trade is not prohibited, there are illegal farms in the country. This is not the first time crocodiles have escaped from farms in the area due to flooding.