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.

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.