Jasper County, Mississippi – Another Rhesus monkey has been shot and killed following a crash last week along Interstate 59, outside of Heidelberg, Mississippi. On Sunday, a mom who was worried for her children’s safety shot an escaped monkey near her home, and officials have said that a second monkey was killed on Monday in an area just a mile from where the crash occurred.
On the day of the wreck, 21 monkeys were being transported and eight escaped from the trailer they were being hauled in. Five of the eight were killed by the local authorities and three ran away.
According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), one monkey remains on the loose. Initial reports stated that the monkeys were infected with diseases, but officials later clarified the monkeys were disease free. However, the monkeys are said to be aggressive, and people are urged to stay away from them.
Residents are asked to report any credible sightings to 1-800-BE-SMART.
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