Escaped Animals in South Carolina Spark Investigation into Research Facility

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Eight monkeys remain at large after escaping from the Alpha Genesis research facility in South Carolina, with 35 recaptured. The escape has raised concerns about the facility's safety and animal welfare practices, as it is not the first incident of its kind. Local authorities and residents have been advised to avoid the area, and efforts to recapture the monkeys continue. The incident has drawn attention from Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who has called for an inquiry into the facility's operations and history of violations.
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- Curious case of the missing monkeys turns spotlight on South Carolina lab The Guardian US
- First monkeys, now emus: Officials confirm multiple emus on the run in South Carolina WYFF4 Greenville
- SC Rep. Nancy Mace calls for federal probe of research facility after 43 monkeys escaped USA TODAY
- Monkeys that escaped a lab are a species used for human research since the 1800s The Associated Press
- ‘Feral emus’ seen roaming northern Horry County 3 months after escaping WBTW
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