Escaped Monkeys from South Carolina Lab Raise Legal and Ethical Questions
Eight monkeys remain free after 43 escaped from a research facility, sparking debates on animal rights and lab practices.
Overview
- Alpha Genesis, a South Carolina research facility, experienced a breakout of 43 Rhesus macaques, with 35 recaptured and eight still at large.
- Legal experts argue that the escaped monkeys might not legally belong to Alpha Genesis anymore, citing historical legal precedents.
- Animal rights activists and Rep. Nancy Mace criticize the facility for its history of animal welfare violations and call for a federal investigation.
- Alpha Genesis has been federally funded for years despite multiple escapes and alleged neglect, raising concerns over its operations.
- Monkeys are crucial for biomedical research, yet the escape has intensified scrutiny over the ethics of using animals in scientific studies.