SC- 40-plus primates escape research facility in Beaufort County.

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arielilane said:
25 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina, 18 remain on the loose

11.10.2024

YEMASEE, S.C. -- More than half of the rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina lab have been recovered, ABC News reported.

The video in the player above is from a previous report.

As of Sunday evening, 25 of the 43 furry runaways, that broke loose Wednesday from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemasee, have now successfully been captured.
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That is good news! It's been a few days though, hopefully the others are OK and are captured.

Maybe they can research some sort of surgically implanted airtag or something?!
 
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Who knew? I was all for the monkeys being free...until I actually took the time to read "every line" of this report:
but it’s essential to keep a safe distance from macaques. Herpes B has a high fatality rate when it is transmitted to humans. Anyone bitten or scratched by a macaque should seek immediate medical care and follow the guidelines provided by the Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/herpesbvirus/firstaid-treatment.html.
Link to report originally/graciously provide by @Harriett_Eva :
edis.ifas.ufl.edu

WEC446/UW491: Nonnative Monkey Populations of Florida: History, Status, and Potential Impacts

At least nine populations of non-human primates have established in Florida since the 1930s. These include three species: rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta), vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus sabaeus), and squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sp.). Invasion success has varied among the three species. As of 2021, a...
edis.ifas.ufl.edu edis.ifas.ufl.edu
***Then spent far too much time reviewing the top 20 outbreak movies, including two from South Korea. Ugh, wish I hadn't. Good night and remember a veteran!
 
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With the assistance of my research collaborator Ms. Google, I wondered why this particular breed of primate was being used in scientific studies. The information made sense but was also kind of depressing (Please realize, the issue could generate extreme opinions/debates. What parent cares how a pharmaceutical drug was developed if it saves their child's life? Or a spouse who needs a drug to treat Alzheimers?):
**Macaques and marmoset)s have similar brains, muscle structure and reproductive and immune systems to humans. This means research with monkeys can provide results which are more relevant to humans compared to information obtained from mice or rats.

**The US is boosting funding for research monkeys in the wake of COVID​

** Rhesus macaques are "bold, extremely curious, and adventurous monkeys" and the species is "highly adaptable to coexisting alongside humans," the conservancy says.
 
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Ontario Mom said:
Yep. Hadn't been used... yet. This is why I'm rooting for the monkeys. I only hope they're NEVER used for "testing" and get to live a decent life without it.

jmo
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I understand, and I too hate that medical testing is necessary for studying and developing new treatments for humans. But, how do we ever advance with human life saving treatments without research. Outside of the few humans that are already in the last stages of their life who volunteer to test unproven treatments, testing on animals is unfortunately necessary.
 
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Donswife48 said:
I understand, and I too hate that medical testing is necessary for studying and developing new treatments for humans. But, how do we ever advance with human life saving treatments without research. Outside of the few humans that are already in the last stages of their life who volunteer to test unproven treatments, testing on animals is unfortunately necessary.
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We'll just have agree to disagree. :cool:
 
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Run monkeys, run. I'm rooting for the poor monkeys who are destined to be subjects of experiments.
 
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Is there an island in South Carolina for monkeys?​



According to the National Library of Medicine, in the summer of 1979, the rhesus monkey breeding colony in a Caribbean primate research center was shipped to Morgan Island in South Carolina.

The island is made up of 4,000 acres just north of Beaufort, South Carolina, and south of Edisto Beach.
Morgan Island is owned and managed by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and the monkey colony is owned by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

The National Library of Medicine confirmed almost 4,000 monkeys are on the island.
The public is not allowed on the island. In fact, it’s illegal to even try and access it.
The only way to see the island from afar is through a boat or helicopter.


www.wcnc.com

Is there an island in South Carolina for monkeys?

According to the National Library of Medicine, the rhesus monkey breeding colony in a Caribbean primate research center was shipped to Morgan Island in SC in 1979.
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Humans are more of a danger disease wise to the monkeys than the other way around they will have been screened to ensure they are as disease free as possible. Sadly after their wee sojourn in the wild they may now be deemed unsuitable for purpose. They can be agressive however and if humanised won't fear people. You think a seagull snatching your food is an issue these things can be quite spiteful when they do that.
 
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CatsnChickens said:
Humans are more of a danger disease wise to the monkeys than the other way around they will have been screened to ensure they are as disease free as possible. Sadly after their wee sojourn in the wild they may now be deemed unsuitable for purpose. They can be agressive however and if humanised won't fear people. You think a seagull snatching your food is an issue these things can be quite spiteful when they do that.
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Right?! I could see "some people" ( :rolleyes: ) attempting to capture a monkey and getting attacked. JMHO it's always humans messing things up lol.

Great point that they might not be good candidates anymore. I hope that just means they're spared and maybe taken back to Monkey Morgan Island.

What kinds of predators are in that area? As much as I've enjoyed the daily monkey news, I hope they're all recovered safe and sound soon, it's been about a week now.
 
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Per the article: Alpha Genesis officials told police that the two monkeys captured Tuesday were eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and appeared to be in good health.

A group of monkeys remains outside the fence close to traps set up by the company in the woods around the compound. They can be heard cooing by the Alpha Genesis employees monitoring them, police said.


www.wcvb.com

2 more escaped monkeys recaptured and enjoying peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in South Carolina

In all, 32 monkeys have been returned to the compound since their escape
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I saw the part about them getting PB&J and Froot Loops. I know that's not natural monkey feed, but as a coming-home treat? Why not?
 
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airportwoman said:
I saw the part about them getting PB&J and Froot Loops. I know that's not natural monkey feed, but as a coming-home treat? Why not?
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Who doesn't enjoy a good pb&j? They've seen the world now and their palates are obviously refined.
 
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As bad as this "monkey breakout" is, it could have been so much worse. It could've been chimps. If chimps somehow did escape a facility, everyone near should pack up and leave the area. Chimps are absolutely terrifying and extremely aggressive - even when acclimated to humans.

They really do get those remaining monkeys ASAP.
 
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Tabulator said:
As bad as this "monkey breakout" is, it could have been so much worse. It could've been chimps. If chimps somehow did escape a facility, everyone near should pack up and leave the area. Chimps are absolutely terrifying and extremely aggressive - even when acclimated to humans.

They really do get those remaining monkeys ASAP.
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Oh absolutely could have been so much worse- I do hope the recover the last escapees
 
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arielilane said:
@BrianEntin

8 of the 43 monkeys remain free after breaking out from a South Carolina research facility more than a week ago. Workers are luring the monkeys back with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and "other treats."They say the free monkeys are close and they can hear them "cooing."


2:15 PM · Nov 14, 2024


https://twitter.com/x/status/1857140347924828661
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Ok well making progress- maybe they like the treats and are just holding out for more- I mean if they saw the others get captured…
 
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