40 Monkeys Escape SC Research Facility, Residents Advised to Secure Homes

Authorities in South Carolina have advised residents to secure their homes after 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Beaufort County. The Yemassee Police Department is using traps and thermal imaging to locate the primates, and residents are urged to contact 911 if they spot any of the animals. Alpha Genesis, which breeds monkeys for research, has experienced similar escapes in the past, but assures there is no health risk from the current situation.