South Carolina Lab Escape: 24 Monkeys Recovered Unharmed

Officials announced that 24 of the 43 Rhesus macaques that escaped from a South Carolina medical research facility have been safely recovered, with efforts ongoing to locate the remaining primates. The incident occurred when an employee failed to secure a door, prompting immediate action from the Yemassee Police Department. The facility, Alpha Genesis, has faced scrutiny for safety concerns in the past, with previous escapes in 2016 and incidents of animal deaths leading to improvements in standard operating procedures.

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