Jan 25, 2025
All 43 research monkeys that escaped a South Carolina facility in November have been safely recaptured, the Yemassee Police Department said in an update Friday. The monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis facility after a caretaker failed to secure a door properly, ending up in a wooded region surrounding the facility. It’s not clear where the primates roamed before they were all found. Residents nearby were urged to lock their windows and doors at the time, and to call 911 if they spotted any of the primates.  “These animals are highly sensitive and easily startled, we recommend that the public avoid the area to prevent frightening them further,” police said at the time. Animals and Wildlife Jan 7 Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. Missouri sheriff's office says the capture was ‘bananas' Florida Dec 19, 2024 Florida police issue warning after monkeys are spotted roaming residential community Animals Nov 19, 2024 4 monkeys remain free nearly 2 weeks after dozens escaped a South Carolina compound Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard said the recaptured monkeys “are in good health,” according to police.  “It was a real team and community effort,” Westergaard said of the search for the primates.  The monkeys are all very young females weighing 6 to 7 pounds, according to police. Alpha Genesis conducts medical research for a range of clients for several conditions, including brain disorders. This article originally appeared on NBCNews.com. Read more from NBC News: How skateboards, haircuts and vegan burgers gave young men a break after the L.A. fires From fires to flood watches: Winter storm expected to bring rain, snow to Southern California Chicago school district says it was wrong about ICE agents going to a school
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