Mississippi Truck Crash Survivor Now Thriving in New Jersey Animal Refuge
Updated: 1:32 PM CDT May 1, 2026
FORREST, Mississippi — A monkey that survived a truck crash in Mississippi last year is now thriving at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in New Jersey.
The incident occurred when a truck transporting monkeys from Louisiana overturned on the interstate. According to authorities, Forrest was the only monkey to escape.
Employees at the refuge report that Forrest enjoys playing with toys and relaxing in his hammock.