November 11th 2024.
The town of Yemassee, South Carolina is still buzzing with news of the monkey escape from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Centre. It all started on Wednesday when 43 rhesus macaque primates managed to escape from the facility. The local police department has been working tirelessly to round up the runaway animals and bring them back to safety.
Thankfully, the hard work of the police has paid off as they announced on Sunday that almost half of the monkeys have been safely returned to the facility. According to the statement made by the Yemassee Police Department, the remaining primates have settled down for the night in the trees near the fence line. It seems like they have decided to take a break from their adventurous antics.
The veterinarians who have examined the recovered monkeys have reported that they are all in good health, much to the relief of the police and the public. However, the police also mentioned that there is still a group of monkeys that are actively roaming around the fence line and interacting with the monkeys inside the facility. It is unclear at this time whether all of the escaped monkeys have been located.
The CEO of Alpha Genesis, Greg Westergaard, has assured the police that they will continue their efforts to recover the remaining primates for as long as it takes. The staff and management of the facility have been working closely with the police to feed and monitor the primates that are still outside.
Despite the tense situation, there have been some heartwarming moments as witnesses have reported seeing the monkeys playfully exploring the perimeter fence and cooing to their encaged counterparts. The police have also noted that the monkeys are exhibiting calm and playful behavior, which is a positive sign.
However, the police have strongly advised the residents to stay away from the facility's perimeter as the monkeys can easily get startled. The town administrator, Matthew Garnes, has warned that the monkeys are skittish and may gather in groups. He also mentioned that they are nonviolent, but may become restless due to hunger.
The residents have been asked to keep their doors and windows closed to prevent the monkeys from entering their homes. In case of any encounters with the missing primates, the police have emphasized the importance of not interacting with them and immediately calling 911. It is reassuring to know that the monkeys are all young females who have never been used for testing and are too young to carry any diseases.
This is not the first time that South Carolina has faced an escape of monkeys from the same facility. In 2016, 19 monkeys escaped but were safely returned after six hours. The police are confident that they will be able to recover all of the missing primates and restore peace to the town of Yemassee.
In the meantime, residents are advised to keep an eye out for updates from the police and to download the 9NEWS app for the latest news and notifications. Let's hope that all of the escaped monkeys are safely brought back to the facility soon.
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