Tulane University
Mississippi Woman Shoots Escaped Research Monkey to Protect Her Children Following Transport Accident
Nov 03, 2025 10:49 am CST
A Mississippi mother shot and killed one of three Rhesus monkeys that escaped after a transport truck overturned on Interstate 59. Jessica Bond Ferguson acted to protect her five children when she encountered the primate near her home, amid concerns about potential diseases. The monkeys, destined for biomedical research, were confirmed pathogen-free by Tulane University officials despite initial warnings about health risks.
Virus-Infected Laboratory Monkeys Escape After Mississippi Highway Accident: Public Health Alert Issued
Oct 29, 2025 08:12 pm CST
Laboratory monkeys potentially carrying hepatitis C and Covid-19 escaped following a transport truck accident on Interstate 59 in Mississippi. Authorities have warned the public to avoid contact with these aggressive rhesus monkeys, which were being transported from Tulane University. All but one of the escaped primates have been captured, with search efforts continuing for the remaining animal.