The incident yesterday involved a new enclosure, and occurred because the caretaker who was doing routine cleaning and feeding failed to secure two separate, doors. It was purely human error, according to Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard.
The local Yemassee Police Department confirmed that a total of 43 macaques had escaped from a facility run by Alpha Genesis, one of the largest monkey breeders in the world.
We want to assure the community that there is no health risk associated with these animals, even though the monkeys are elusive and have scuttled into the nearby woods.
According to reports, Alpha Genesis staff are attempting to entice the animals back using food while authorities advise residents to avoid approaching the skittish monkeys.
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