43 monkeys escaped South Carolina

2024 - 11 - 8

Monkey Business: 43 Rascally Monkeys on the Loose in South Carolina!

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Hold onto your bananas! 43 monkeys have escaped from a South Carolina research facility, and authorities are on a monkey mission to bring them back!

In a surprising turn of events worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, 43 rhesus macaque monkeys have escaped from a research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina! The chaos unfolded at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center, sparking a wild goose chase as police spring into action. Officers have set traps and deployed thermal imaging cameras, turning the peaceful town into a scene straight out of a monkey-infested comedy. Rest assured, according to the police chief, there is 'almost no danger' to the public, but can anyone really resist the chuckle at the sight of monkeys on the run?

Reports indicate that the monkeys managed to escape when doors were carelessly left ajar, leading to a primeval pandemonium as these primates made a break for it. Witnesses have described the scene as surreal, with onlookers left in a state of both disbelief and chuckles. Local authorities are actively looking to capture the fugitive monkeys, and residents are advised to keep an eye out for any suspicious-looking tree climbers!

Exotic animal experts have weighed in, speculating about the deeper implications of this event. They highlight the ethical concerns surrounding the research facility, especially in light of the incident. The facility has faced prior scrutiny, and this incident raises questions about animal welfare practices and the risks involved in housing animals for medical testing purposes. While the dedicated teams search for the escaped monkeys, it also opens up conversations about how much freedom we should afford our furry acquaintances.

As the police continue their search efforts, you may wonder what happens when a monkey escapes. A common misconception is that monkeys can easily fend for themselves; however, these primates rely heavily on their caregivers for food and shelter. It’s crucial for the community to remain mindful of this, as the monkeys could become a danger to themselves without proper support. On a lighter note, did you know that rhesus macaques were once called ‘the original lab rat’? It’s because their DNA is remarkably similar to humans, making them essential for scientific research. So, who knows? Maybe these rascally escapees are just looking for a new adventure, or perhaps a way to star in their own version of 'Escape from Alcatraz!'

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43 monkeys escape South Carolina research facility; police warn ... (CBS News)

Traps have been set up and thermal imaging cameras are being used in an effort to locate the fugitive monkeys, police said.

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Dozens of primates escaped the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee and are still on the loose.

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A police chief in South Carolina says there is no “almost no danger” to the public after 43 monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research.

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Forty-three monkeys are still on the loose after escaping from a medical research center in Yemassee, South Carolina.The monkeys have been seen running ...

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Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina and they are running loose as authorities try to bait them ...

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Police said 43 Rhesus ...

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Traps were being set around the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, where the rhesus macaque monkeys escaped en masse from their enclosures ...

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43 monkeys escape from a South Carolina medical lab. Police say ... (WTMJ-TV)

A police chief in South Carolina says there is no “almost no danger” to the public after 43 monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research.

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Authorities say 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina have been spotted in the woods near a fence surrounding the ...

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The primates escaped after a caretaker failed to secure the doors, Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard said, according to the police department. It was initially ...

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Forty-three monkeys are still on the loose after escaping from a medical research center in Yemassee, South Carolina.The monkeys have been seen running ...

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Forty-three monkeys are still on the loose after escaping from a medical research center in Yemassee, South Carolina.

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Forty-three monkeys are still on the loose after escaping from a medical research center in Yemassee, South Carolina.

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