Four Monkeys Still Missing After Escape from South Carolina Research Facility

The escape of 43 rhesus macaques from Alpha Genesis has prompted federal scrutiny and raised animal welfare concerns.

The escape occurred on November 6 when an employee failed to secure the enclosure at the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, South Carolina.
Thirty-nine of the escaped rhesus macaques have been recaptured, while efforts continue to locate the remaining four.
The incident has led to calls for a federal investigation into the facility's oversight and animal welfare practices.
Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard stated that the breach might have been intentional, though it is still under investigation.
Animal rights groups and a member of Congress have expressed concerns about the facility's history of violations and the ethical implications of primate research.