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2nd escaped monkey fatally shot, leaving 1 monkey still on the loose after Mississippi crash

A second monkey has been shot and killed and authorities said Tuesday that they were still searching for a third missing monkey a week after their escape from a truck that overturned on a Mississippi...

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Lab monkeys from Tulane University escape after truck crashes on I-59; 3 still on the loose

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Escaped monkeys from Mississippi truck crash puts spotlight on NIH-funded Tulane lab

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Second escaped monkey fatally shot, leaving 1 monkey still on the loose after Mississippi crash

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A monkey that escaped from an overturned truck has been fatally shot by Mississippi mom

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Second escaped monkey recovered deceased in Mississippi

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Mississippi mom guns down monkey that escaped from overturned truck to protect her children: ‘I did what any other mother would do’

“If it attacked somebody’s kid, and I could have stopped it, that would be a lot on me,” Bond Ferguson said.

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Mississippi mum fatally shoots escaped research monkey

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Mom of 5 Fatally Shoots Monkey That Escaped from Truck Crash Out of Fear for Her Kids' Safety

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Here's the history of Tulane primate research center in the spotlight after Mississippi crash

Aside from its status as one of the leaders in Lyme disease research, over 60% of the facility's portfolio comprises HIV/AIDS research. But the the center has sparked controversy over the years, too.

UPDATE: Tulane not consulted before unexposed monkeys were destroyed

:A spokesperson for Tulane confirms they were not consulted regarding the destruction of the monkeys. They also released this updated statement:Non-human

Tulane officials say monkeys on the loose in Mississippi do not carry diseases. See update

Monkeys believed to be on the loose in Mississippi after a vehicle accident are not carrying diseases, contrary to earlier reports from public officials. Social media posts by the Jasper County Sheriff's Department had warned people to stay away from them, saying they were dangerous and disease ridden.

Escaped monkeys 'destroyed' after Mississippi police are mistakenly told they're a danger

A truck transporting monkeys associated with Tulane University crashed, prompting law enforcement to take "appropriate action" based on what it was initially told, sheriff's officials said.