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Thirteen research monkeys were on the loose Monday after an additional five of the 43 primates that escaped from a research lab in South Carolina last week were captured unharmed, authorities said. The discoveries on Monday — first there were three, then two more — mean 13 of the Rhesus macaques remain outside the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in the town of Yemassee, South Carolina. In a statement, the Yemassee Police Department cited Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard for news of the day's discoveries. Over the weekend, Yemassee police said 25 of the escaped monkeys had been captured safely. Last week's escapees were described as very young Rhesus macaque females weighing just 6 to 7 pounds and, as yet, unexposed to research.
Persons: Greg Westergaard, Westergaard Organizations: Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center, Yemassee Police, Alpha, . Police Locations: South Carolina, Yemassee , South Carolina, Charleston
An additional 24 monkeys believed to be among 43 that escaped a South Carolina research facility last week have been recovered, and eyes are on a "sizable group" nearby, police said Sunday. Sunday's capture comes a day after the recovery of one of the Rhesus macaques that escaped the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in the town of Yemassee, South Carolina. Police cited Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard for confirming recovery of the 24 on Sunday. "The Alpha Genesis team is continuing its efforts and will continue until all animals are safely recovered," police said. Alpha Genesis provides “nonhuman primate products and bio-research services,” according to its website.
Persons: Greg Westergaard, Westergaard Organizations: Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center, Yemassee Police, Police, Alpha Locations: South Carolina, Yemassee , South Carolina, Charleston
CNN —Monkey mayhem continues as 42 primates remain on the loose from a research facility in South Carolina. On Wednesday, 43 rhesus macaque primates escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The loose primates continue to interact with their encaged counterparts inside the facility. Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard told police Saturday recovery efforts will continue “for as long as it takes,” the statement said. The Alpha Genesis test facility specializes in nonhuman primate research for the biomedical research community.
Persons: Greg Westergaard, , Matthew Garnes Organizations: CNN, Alpha Genesis Primate Research, Yemassee Police Department, Alpha, Police, Alpha Genesis, Residents Locations: South Carolina, Yemassee, cooing, Courier, Beaufort County
CNN —Residents in a small South Carolina town are finding themselves in the middle of a real-life game of Jumanji after 43 monkeys escaped Wednesday from a research facility. The rhesus macaque primates are all still on the loose after escaping from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, town administrator Matthew Garnes said late Thursday morning. In an update shortly before noon, police said Alpha Genesis had eyes on the monkeys and were attempting to entice them with food. The young primates – all female and between 6 to 7 pounds – have never been used for testing and are too young to carry disease, police said. The Alpha Genesis test facility specializes in nonhuman primate research for the biomedical research community.
Persons: Matthew Garnes, Alpha Genesis, , ” Garnes Organizations: CNN, Residents, Alpha Genesis Primate Research, Yemassee Police, Alpha, Police Locations: South Carolina, Yemassee, , Beaufort, Courier, Beaufort County
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