The Yemassee Police Department said in the original statement and Saturday's update that there is no health risk associated with the escaped monkeys. Police advised people to not use drones around ...

Animal rights groups are speaking out as Alpha Genesis and Yemassee-area officials continue efforts to recapture the balance of the 43 scientific research monkeys that escaped in Beaufort County ...

While Alpha Genesis officials have stated that there is no threat to public safety, and even claimed that the escaped animals were "too young" to carry diseases, PETA disputes those claims. A Nov. 7 ...