Only 8 monkeys remain free after more than a week outside a South Carolina compound

Authorities say Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research. Police in Yemassee say three more Rhesus macaques were recaptured Wednesday outside the Alpha Genesis facility. Forty-three monkeys made a break for it Nov. 6 after an employee at what locals call “the monkey farm” didn’t fully lock their enclosure. Officials say they have been lured back with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and other treats. Alpha Genesis says all the recaptured monkeys have been examined and are in good health, Authorities say Just eight monkeys remain free from the group who broke out of a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research. Police in Yemassee say three more Rhesus macaques were recaptured Wednesday outside the Alpha Genesis facility. Forty-three monkeys made a break for it Nov. 6 after an employee at what locals call “the monkey farm” didn’t fully lock their enclosure. Officials say they have been lured back with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and other treats. Alpha Genesis says all the recaptured monkeys have been examined and are in good health,  AP Technology and Science

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