South Carolina Scrambles to Recapture 43 Escaped Monkeys from Research Facility

Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina, after a caretaker failed to secure an enclosure door. The monkeys, which are young females not yet used for testing, remain near the facility, evading capture despite baited traps and thermal imaging efforts. Residents have been advised to secure their homes and avoid contact with the monkeys. Alpha Genesis has a history of USDA violations, including previous monkey escapes.