43 monkeys escaped overnight from a research facility in South Carolina
At least 43 monkeys escaped from a research facility in South Carolina overnight, according to the local sheriff’s office.
The monkeys escaped from the SC National Primate Research Center on Johns Island, near Charleston, sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
The monkeys are a type of marmoset, which are small, squirrel-sized monkeys native to South America. They are not considered to be dangerous to humans, the sheriff’s office said.
However, the monkeys are still wild animals and should not be approached. If you see one of the monkeys, please call the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office at 843-743-7200.
The SC National Primate Research Center is a biomedical research facility that studies primates to gain a better understanding of human health and disease. The center is home to more than 5,000 primates, including marmosets, rhesus monkeys, and chimpanzees.
The center said in a statement that it is working with the sheriff’s office to recapture the escaped monkeys. The center said that it is confident that the monkeys will be found and returned to the facility soon.
Here are some additional details about the monkeys that escaped:
- They are a type of marmoset, which are small, squirrel-sized monkeys native to South America.
- They are not considered to be dangerous to humans.
- They are likely to be scared and confused, so it is important to give them space.
- If you see one of the monkeys, please call the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office at 843-743-7200.
Here are some tips for staying safe around escaped monkeys:
- Do not approach the monkeys.
- Keep your distance and give them space.
- If you see a monkey, do not try to catch it.
- Call the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office at 843-743-7200.
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