Last Loose Monkey Returns to South Carolina Research Lab

Monday, January 27, 2025

The last of 43 escaped monkeys has returned to the Alpha Genesis research lab in Yemassee, S.C., nearly three months after an attendant accidentally left two doors unsecured.

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Officials say all of the 43 monkeys that escaped a research facility in South Carolina have been recaptured. Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard confirmed the final Rhesus Macaque monkey was trapped Friday morning and was returned "safe and sound," bringing an end to the three-month saga.

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... The Rhesus Macaque monkey returned to the facility Friday and was in good condition, WCSC reported. The facility is about 95 miles west of Charleston.

The monkey's return was confirmed by Alpha Genesis Chief Executive Officer Greg Westergaard.

The primates on the night of Nov. 6 escaped from their confines at the Alpha Genesis facility in Beaufort County but remained close to the facility.

Alpha Genesis officials said the monkeys did not pose a danger to the local community and were staying on and near the facility's grounds.

Alpha Genesis staff continued to feed the monkeys, who gradually returned to their holding area. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-01-26 01:02 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Hi, Mom, I'm home!" - 1Nut

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2025-01-27 03:20 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

It is a bit curious to think of native wildlife in the surrounding area viewing a monkey for the very first time in their ancestorial history thanks to this monkey lab leak situation.

#3 | Posted by GOnoles92 at 2025-01-27 07:54 PM | Reply

Bo-ass? 'Dat you?

#4 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2025-01-27 11:29 PM | Reply

"Loose Monkey"

^^ that sounds kind of judgmental.

#5 | Posted by sentinel at 2025-01-28 04:35 PM | Reply