Escape of 43 Rhesus Macaques from Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center

One monkey recovered, but many remain near their facility after a security lapse. No public health risk identified.

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First Of 43 Escaped Lab Monkeys Caught. 42 Still On The Run

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Monkeys that escaped a breeding facility are still on the loose but jumping around the compound, cooing at other monkeys still inside

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1 monkey captured, 42 monkeys still on the loose after escaping research facility in SC

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1 of the escaped South Carolina monkeys found unharmed, officials say

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South Carolina Lab Escape: 42 Monkeys Still On the Loose

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1 monkey recovered after dozens escape in South Carolina. Others are ‘jumping back and forth’ near the research facility

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1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others still remain on the run from South Carolina lab

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1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab

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Following the escape of 43 Rhesus macaques from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, SC, one monkey has been recovered. Reports indicate that many others are still near the compound, engaging with those inside. The escape resulted from a caretaker's failure to secure a door. Authorities are working to safely retrieve the animals, emphasizing that they do not pose a public health risk. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the facility's safety protocols, as there have been previous escape incidents.

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