Forty-three monkeys escape from research facility in South Carolina
Forty-three rhesus macaques escaped from a research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina.
In short:
A total of 43 rhesus macaques have escaped from a research facility in a small town in South Carolina.
Police in the US town said the monkeys were no danger to the public but warned residents to lock their homes and avoid the animals.
What next?
A search has begun to track down the escaped monkeys and return them to the facility.
Forty-three monkeys have escaped a research facility in a small South Carolina town, with police urging residents to avoid approaching the animals.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the Yemassee police department said the rhesus macaques escaped from their enclosure after a caretaker failed to secure the doors.
The animals escaped from a research centre called Alpha Genesis, who conduct "bio-research services".
Alpha Genesis confirmed with police that the monkeys were all young females, had never been used for testing, and were too young to carry disease.
Reuters has reported the research facility did not respond to an email or return a call.
Police in the town of about 2,000 were helping employees of the research centre, Alpha Genesis, search for the escapees.
Police told locals to lock their homes and avoid the animals.
"The primates are described as very young females weighing approximately 6-7lbs (2.7-3.2kg)," the Yemassee police said in a statement.
"The public is advised to avoid the area as these animals are described as skittish and any additional noise or movement could hinder their safe capture."
According to police, workers from Alpha Genesis have spotted the monkeys and are now trying to "entice them with food".
The police added: "Residents are urged to keep their doors and windows securely closed and to report any sightings immediately by dialling 911."
Reuters
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