All articles tagged with #lab monkeys
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
A woman in Mississippi shot and killed an escaped lab monkey after it approached her property, amid ongoing concerns about the remaining monkeys on the loose following a truck crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by the primates, which are not infected but could be aggressive.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
A highway crash in Mississippi resulted in lab monkeys escaping, with some being killed due to concerns over infectious diseases, and three monkeys still at large, prompting a police hunt and public safety warnings.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Mississippi Free Press
A truck carrying research monkeys from Tulane University overturned near Heidelberg, Mississippi, leading to some monkeys escaping. The monkeys are not infected with any dangerous viruses, despite initial false reports, and law enforcement has shot four of the escaped monkeys to prevent further risk. Authorities advise residents to avoid the area and call 911 if they encounter the animals.