After a caretaker's mistake allowed 43 rhesus macaques to escape from a research facility in South Carolina, the last four stragglers were finally captured after nearly three months of evasion. The initial escape occurred on November 6, 2024, and while 39 monkeys were quickly apprehended, the final four managed to survive in the wilderness braving challenges like weather. Community and police efforts, including baited traps, proved effective in eventually capturing them in good health, closing a peculiar chapter in local wildlife management and the ethical considerations of animal research.
The escape of 43 rhesus macaques from Alpha Genesis is a reminder of the complexities and challenges involved in primate research and management.
After nearly three months, the final four monkeys have been captured, demonstrating the resilience of the monkeys and the efforts of the local community.
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