Mississippi woman kills escaped monkey fearing for her children’s safety
November 2, 2025
A homeowner in Mississippi has shot and killed one of the monkeys that escaped after a truck accident last week. Jessica Bond Ferguson says she acted to protect her children after her son spotted the monkey near their home early Sunday. She says residents had been warned about diseases the monkeys might carry. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident but didn’t provide details. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has taken possession of the monkey. The escape happened near Heidelberg, Mississippi, and involved several monkeys.