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a rhesus African macaque Name forestwho spent many days run After surviving a dramatic truck accident in a rural area mississippi Earlier this year, it has now found a permanent sanctuary new Jerseythis wildlife Refuge.
Forrest was one of the 21 Monkey were being transported for biomedical research when their vehicle overturned on Interstate 59, just north of heidelbergOn 28th October. Five primates were killed in the chaotic aftermath, as law enforcement officers searched for the animals.
Body camera footage captured the chaos, showing the monkeys escaping from their wooden crates, speeding across the grassy interstate median, and even running toward passing cars and semitrailers during the frantic search.
Forrest and two other monkeys eventually escaped, eluding authorities at the crash site. The other two were later shot and killed by civilians who said they were protecting their families and neighborhoods, while Forrest had to go on the run for about a week before being spotted by a resident living near the crash site. Officials said he was captured by employees of one of the companies that transported the truck full of monkeys.
Residents were asked not to approach the rhesus monkeys, as they are considered aggressive.
Looking for a new home, Forrest was recently transferred to the nonprofit Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Lacey Township, NJ Officials there say he has steadily adapted to his new surroundings and slowly built trust with his caregivers. Their diet includes commercial animal kibble, grapes and peanuts.
The animal shelter is asking for donations to help care for the monkey.