November 10th 2024.
According to officials, one of the 43 monkeys who had escaped from a South Carolina compound, where they were being bred for medical research, has been found and is unharmed. However, the rest of the monkeys are still roaming around the property, leaping over the fence back and forth, as stated in a police report on Saturday.
The incident occurred on Wednesday when an employee at the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee forgot to fully lock a door while feeding and checking on the monkeys, giving them an opportunity to escape. The Rhesus macaques, known for their intelligence, took advantage and made a run for it.
As of Friday, the monkeys were seen exploring the perimeter fence of the compound and even communicating with their fellow monkeys who were still inside. This is a positive sign, according to the police statement, as it shows that the monkeys are comfortable and not in distress.
The CEO of Alpha Genesis, Greg Westergaard, has assured that they will continue their efforts to recover all the monkeys throughout the weekend and for as long as it takes. The statement also mentions that the monkeys are about the size of a cat, with an average weight of 3 kilograms, and are all female.
Despite the escape, both Alpha Genesis and federal health officials have stated that the monkeys do not pose a threat to public health. The facility breeds these monkeys specifically for medical and other research purposes. In fact, the website for Alpha Genesis states that they provide primates for research all over the world from their compound in Yemassee, which is approximately 80 kilometers from Savannah, Georgia.
In conclusion, while the situation may seem alarming, rest assured that the authorities and the facility are doing everything in their power to ensure the safety and well-being of these intelligent creatures.
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