The Brief

One escaped monkey has been captured near Heidelberg, Mississippi.

The truck crash led to the deaths of most of the 21 rhesus monkeys on board.

Tulane officials said the monkeys were pathogen-free but aggressive.

JASPER COUNTY, Miss. - Mississippi authorities said at least one escaped monkey has been captured after a truck carrying the animals crashed last month.

What they're saying:

"A homeowner on Hwy 503 near Heidelberg found one of the monkeys on their property this morning," The Jasper County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday on its Facebook page . "Ms Department of Wildlife,Fisheries, and Parks responded and the monkey is now in their possession."

The backstory:

Three monkeys were on the loose last month as searchers in masks, face shields and other protective

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