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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.
HuffPostFirst Of 43 Escaped Lab Monkeys Caught. 42 Still On The Run
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FortuneMonkeys that escaped a breeding facility are still on the loose but jumping around the compound, cooing at other monkeys still inside
USA TODAY1 monkey captured, 42 monkeys still on the loose after escaping research facility in SC
NBC News1 of the escaped South Carolina monkeys found unharmed, officials say
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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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