One Monkey Recaptured, 42 Still Roaming After South Carolina Lab Escape
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A group of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, South Carolina, with one monkey successfully recaptured. The remaining primates are still near the facility, interacting with those inside. Recovery efforts are ongoing, and residents are advised to avoid the area and secure their homes. The monkeys are nonviolent and too young to carry diseases. This incident follows a similar escape in 2016.
- 1 monkey recovered after dozens escape in South Carolina. Others are ‘jumping back and forth’ near the research facility CNN
- 1 of the escaped South Carolina monkeys found unharmed, officials say NBC News
- 1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab The Associated Press
- 1 escaped monkey returned to Yemassee facility, 42 still on the loose Live 5 News WCSC
- Great primate escape: Dozens of monkeys on lam from Lowcountry breeding facility The Post and Courier
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