A truck carrying lab monkeys from Tulane University overturned on a Mississippi highway, resulting in the escape of several monkeys. Initial reports suggested that the monkeys were infected with various diseases, including hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID. However, university officials later stated that the escaped monkeys were not infected with these diseases. Despite efforts to recapture them, authorities confirmed that several monkeys were destroyed after being deemed aggressive, although one monkey is still on the loose. The incident has raised concerns about the transport of potentially dangerous animals and the implications for public safety.