Monkeys Recaptured After South Carolina Escape

In Yemassee, South Carolina, an incident at the Alpha Genesis research facility led to 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaping after an employee failed to secure their enclosure properly. As of now, 39 of the monkeys have been recaptured in good health, leaving four still at large near the facility's grounds. The escape has sparked concern and scrutiny, with U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace criticizing the facility for negligence and raising questions about its treatment of animals, citing past issues and federal funding for primate research. Despite the escape, officials have assured the public that the monkeys pose no health risk, and efforts to recapture the remaining animals continue. The facility is under increased scrutiny due to past incidents and ongoing federal investigations into its practices.