JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A truck hauling monkeys has overturned in Jasper County.

As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jasper County Sheriff’s office says the latest count shows 3 monkeys are still loose following the crash. 5 monkeys are dead. 13 are in custody.

According to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson, the truck was hauling Rhesus monkeys from Tulane University to a testing facility when it overturned around the 117-mile marker just north of Heidelberg on I-59.

Originally,Johnson reported that there are 21 total, and one is loose. Five of the loose monkeys have been “eliminated,” according to the sheriff. Do not approach the monkey, and call 911 immediately if you see it.

Tulane has confirmed that it will send a crew to pick up the monkeys that are still caged on Wednesday.

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