A rogue Rhesus monkey, feared aggressive and infected with herpes, met its end at the hands of a vigilant Mississippi mom protecting her kids. Jessica Bond Ferguson, alerted by her 16-year-old son, spotted the primate lurking 60 feet away and took decisive action with her shotgun. ‘I did what any other mother would do to protect her children,’ she said.
The chaos began when a truck transporting 21 monkeys from a research center flipped on an interstate highway near Heidelberg. The driver warned authorities the animals were dangerous, carrying herpes, Hepatitis C, and even Covid-19, prompting a frantic hunt.
The driver told cops the monkeys were aggressive and infected with herpes, Hepatitis C and Covid-19.
Local police reacted swiftly, destroying several escapees based on the alarming reports, while Tulane University later clarified the monkeys weren’t theirs and posed no infectious threat, sending experts to assist.
This heart-pounding incident raises questions about wildlife transport safety and parental instincts—how far would you go to keep your family safe in the face of the unknown?
Sources: Local News Report, Tulane University Statement
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