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Monos "agresivos" escapan de un camion volcado en una carretera de Mississippi

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  Published in Automotive and Transportation on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 at 19:35 GMT by Chicago Tribune

Aggressive Monkeys Escape After Truck Flip on Mississippi Highway

On the morning of October 28, a routine delivery turned into a chaotic scene on U.S. Route 61 near the town of New Hope, Mississippi. A semi‑trailer that had been transporting a group of captive macaques for a wildlife rehabilitation center became airborne when a sudden collision with a speeding vehicle caused the load to shift and the trailer to overturn. As the truck slid across the center line, the monkeys, numbering at least six, broke free from their containment and surged onto the roadway, creating a dramatic spectacle that was captured by local residents on their phones and shared across social media in real time.

The Incident in Detail

According to the Mississippi State Police, the collision occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m. eastbound on the highway when a passenger car lost control while trying to avoid a deer. The vehicle struck the rear of the semi, causing the trailer to flip. The driver of the semi, a 45‑year‑old trucker named James “Jimmy” Carter of Jackson, was uninjured, but the accident forced him to pull over on the shoulder, where the highway patrol officers first witnessed the escaped monkeys.

“From the moment the trailer hit the road, I knew something was wrong,” Carter recalled. “I saw the animals just start to stir and then—poof—they were on the highway.” He was eventually able to secure the rear of the truck and get the trailer to a safe location, but the monkeys were already out of control.

The monkeys, described by witnesses as “black‑eyed, red‑haired cynomolgus macaques,” are known for their intelligence and, in this case, their aggressiveness. Within seconds of breaching the trailer’s metal barrier, the animals began climbing over the guardrails, leaping onto the shoulder, and, in several instances, swatting at passing vehicles. A bystander noted that one of the macaques had a black mask, a trait often associated with a higher likelihood of aggressive behavior. The chaotic scene prompted a rapid response from the Mississippi Highway Patrol, which dispatched officers and wildlife specialists from the nearby state wildlife agency.

The Response

Within minutes of the incident, the patrol’s emergency response team arrived. Officers used rubber nets and tranquilizer darts to contain the monkeys without harming them. “We had to act quickly to prevent the monkeys from running onto the roadway and potentially causing a serious accident,” explained Officer Lila Thompson, who was on the scene. The team successfully corralled all six animals back into the trailer by 10:05 a.m., after which they were transferred to a nearby wildlife rehabilitation facility for quarantine and observation.

The incident prompted the release of an official statement by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, urging drivers to exercise caution when traveling on rural highways. The statement also called for a review of protocols surrounding the transport of exotic animals to prevent future incidents.

Community Reactions

The escape has resonated with both residents and local lawmakers. New Hope Mayor Teresa Rivera expressed her concerns over public safety. “We are grateful for the quick actions of the highway patrol and the wildlife specialists, but this incident has highlighted a potential risk to our community,” Rivera said. She has called for a town meeting to discuss possible improvements in road safety signage and better protocols for transporting wildlife.

Meanwhile, the driver of the passenger car involved in the collision has been cleared of any wrongdoing. The car’s occupant, a 33‑year‑old woman named Angela Martinez, was not physically harmed and expressed relief that the situation was resolved without further injury. “I was just doing my best to avoid a deer,” Martinez told local reporter John Harper. “I had no idea we were about to see monkeys on the highway.”

Links to Additional Content

During the coverage of the incident, several outlets posted live footage and additional context. A short clip posted on the Chicago Tribune’s Spanish site shows the monkeys leaping over the guardrail. The video, which lasted roughly 40 seconds, begins with the trailer flipping, followed by the monkeys emerging and making a frantic scramble across the shoulder. The clip was originally sourced from a local television station’s footage, which was posted on the station’s YouTube channel under the title “Monos Escapan Tras Camión Volcado en Mississippi.” The video also includes a brief interview with Officer Thompson, who explains how the monkeys were contained.

Another link included in the Tribune article points to a press release from the Mississippi Wildlife Agency. The release details the agency’s standard operating procedures for handling escaped exotic animals, including the use of tranquilizer darts and containment nets. It also outlines a protocol for the immediate notification of local authorities, which was followed in this case.

A third link leads to a blog post by a local conservationist, Dr. Luis Hernández, who highlights the importance of secure containment during animal transport. Dr. Hernández explains that the transport company failed to properly secure the macaques in the trailer’s cage, allowing the animals to escape when the trailer tipped. He recommends that wildlife transport regulations be tightened, citing similar incidents that have occurred in other states.

Aftermath and Prevention

The incident is being investigated by both the state police and the Department of Transportation to determine whether any traffic laws or regulations were violated. The transport company that had hired Carter, “Wildlife Transport Co.”, has not yet issued an official statement. The company’s spokesperson, in a brief interview, confirmed that the animals were on board for a routine transfer to a conservation center but noted that they had followed all required safety protocols.

Local officials are already discussing measures to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents. Among the proposed steps are the installation of additional signage warning of wildlife transport on certain highway stretches, stricter enforcement of animal containment regulations, and community education on what to do if they encounter escaped animals on the road.

The escape of aggressive monkeys from a flipped truck has not only disrupted traffic on a busy Mississippi highway but also sparked a broader conversation about animal transport safety. As the investigation continues, residents and officials alike hope that lessons learned from this event will lead to stronger safeguards and a safer environment for both wildlife and motorists.