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October 29, 2025 A quiet stretch of Mississippi interstate turned chaotic Tuesday afternoon after a truck carrying laboratory monkeys from Tulane University overturned, unleashing several aggressive primates onto the highway. The bizarre incident near Heidelberg quickly drew emergency responders, wildlife officials, and a wave of concern after reports claimed the monkeys were infected with multiple illnesses, including hepatitis C, herpes, and COVID. Though Tulane later denied the infection claims, authorities warned drivers to stay alert and under no circumstances attempt to approach the animals — because these weren’t your average curious zoo monkeys.
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