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Escaped Monkeys in South Carolina

Dozens of monkeys escaped from a South Carolina research facility, prompting a large-scale search and recapture effort.

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Greg Westergaard

How did the monkeys escape?: The monkeys escaped on Wednesday night after an employee failed to properly secure a door to their enclosure, allowing them to escape and explore the outer fence.
What is the current status of the escaped monkeys?: One monkey has been recovered, and authorities are working to recapture the remaining 42. The monkeys are female, weigh about 7 pounds, and are considered to pose no risk to public health.
Who is involved in the effort to recapture the monkeys?: Alpha Genesis, the company that owns the facility, is working with local police and federal health officials to recover the monkeys. They are using a strategy of containment and observation, rather than active chasing.
How many monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis facility?: Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, South Carolina, after a door was left unlocked by an employee.
What is the current plan to recapture the monkeys and what is the outlook?: The escaped monkeys are being observed for interactions, with officials noting positive signs of them interacting with monkeys still inside the facility. Authorities believe that all of the monkeys will eventually be returned.

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