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Monkey Escape in South Carolina
43 monkeys escaped from a South Carolina research facility, prompting a search and safety warnings for residents.
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Matthew Garnes
- Has this happened before?
- This is not the first escape from Alpha Genesis. Nineteen monkeys escaped from the same facility in 2016, but were recovered within six hours.
- Describe the monkeys that escaped.
- The escaped monkeys are young female rhesus macaques, weighing between 6 and 7 pounds. They are described as timid and tend to congregate in groups.
- What is the Alpha Genesis research center?
- The Alpha Genesis research center specializes in non-human primate research for the biomedical community and is one of the largest primate facilities in the country.
- How many monkeys escaped from the research center?
- Forty-three monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis primate research center in Yemassee, South Carolina. Authorities are urging residents to secure their homes and avoid contact with the animals.
- What measures are being taken to recapture the monkeys?
- Alpha Genesis is using food to lure the monkeys back and has set traps. Law enforcement is utilizing thermal cameras to locate them and is cooperating with state wildlife officials.