A series of chaotic events unfolded in Mississippi after a truck carrying lab monkeys overturned, resulting in several monkeys escaping into the wild. Authorities have captured one monkey, but three remain unaccounted for. In a desperate attempt to protect her children, a local woman fatally shot one of the escaped monkeys, fearing it posed a danger. Questions also arise regarding the transport of the monkeys from a lab at Tulane University and the health risks they might present. While reports initially suggested the monkeys could be aggressive and possibly infected with diseases, the university clarified that the escaped monkeys were not carrying herpes or COVID. The search continues as the situation develops, raising concerns about the implications of animal research and containment.