Escaped Research Monkeys Roam Free in South Carolina
TL;DR
One of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, has been captured and is reportedly in good health, enjoying a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The escape occurred when a new employee left an enclosure door open. Officials have located several other monkeys near the facility, and efforts to capture them continue. The monkeys are young females and pose no public health threat.
- 1 escaped monkey captured in South Carolina, several others located on property ABC News
- 1 escaped monkey returned to Yemassee facility, 42 still on the loose Live 5 News WCSC
- Dozens of escaped South Carolina monkeys still on the loose DW (English)
- 1 monkey recovered after dozens escape in South Carolina. Others are ‘jumping back and forth’ near the research facility CNN
- Monkeys that escaped a lab are a species used for human research since the 1800s The Associated Press
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