13 Monkeys Remain at Large After Escape from South Carolina Research Facility

The monkeys, which escaped due to human error, are being recaptured slowly as efforts continue to secure all fugitives.

A total of 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina, due to an unlocked enclosure door.
As of the latest reports, 30 monkeys have been safely recaptured and are in good health, leaving 13 still on the loose.
The escaped monkeys are young females, about the size of a cat, and have not been used for testing, posing no public health risk.
Efforts to recapture the remaining monkeys include using food as bait, and the public is advised to avoid the area and not to use drones.
This incident is not the first escape from Alpha Genesis, which has faced previous fines and scrutiny over similar occurrences.