Escaped Research Monkeys Still on the Loose in South Carolina
TL;DR
In Yemassee, South Carolina, 25 out of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center have been recaptured, while 18 remain at large. The monkeys escaped after a new employee left their enclosure door open. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with officials monitoring the monkeys' interactions and health, which have been deemed good. The public is advised to avoid the area and report any sightings to authorities.
- 25 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina, 18 remain on the loose ABC7 Los Angeles
- 24 monkeys returned to Beaufort County research facility; 18 still on the loose WCBD News 2
- 1 escaped monkey returned to Yemassee facility, 42 still on the loose Live 5 News WCSC
- Monkeys that escaped a lab are a species used for human research since the 1800s The Associated Press
- More than half of escaped monkeys now captured in Beaufort County, facility says WIS News 10
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