Escaped lab monkey survives crash; finds forever home in NJ Jen Ursillo Published: December 2, 2025 Forrest, an escaped lab money from a Mississippi truck crash, has found a new home at the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River (Popcorn Park Animal Refuge)

🐒 Forrest, a rhesus macaque, escaped a Mississippi lab truck and was rescued after a week on the run.

🏞️ The monkey now has a permanent home in Forked River.

❤️ Supporters are invited to donate for his care, food, and enrichment this Giving Tuesday.

LACEY — An escaped lab monkey from Mississippi has found a new home in New Jersey.

Escaped Lab Monkey Finds Sanctuary in New Jersey

The Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Forked River has announced the arrival of Forrest, a rhesus macaque who was recovered after a transport

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