Authorities in Yemassee, South Carolina, are working diligently to recover the remaining six monkeys that escaped from a local compound earlier this month. The monkeys, Rhesus macaques, are bred for medical research at the Alpha Genesis facility. As of now, 37 of the 43 escaped monkeys have been successfully recaptured, with two more being trapped on Sunday.
The CEO of Alpha Genesis, Greg Westergaard, expressed relief that the recovered monkeys were found to be in excellent condition. He mentioned that the monkeys appeared to be happy and well-adjusted despite their outdoor escapade. Efforts to locate and secure the remaining monkeys are ongoing, with trapping operations scheduled to continue.
