‘This is no accident’: 18 monkeys reportedly die at Alpha Genesis after heater malfunction
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reportedly investigating 18 primate deaths at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center. According to the Hampton County Guardian/USA Today Network, a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) representative contacted the paper with a statement from PETA primate scientist Dr.
Federal complaint: 20 monkeys died after heating equipment problem at research center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reviewing a new complaint filed against Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center this week.
USDA looks into reported monkey deaths at Alpha Genesis facility in SC in wake of escape
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday that it is reviewing “detailed allegations” from an animal rights group against the Alpha Genesis monkey breeding farm in Yemassee regarding the possibl
USDA investigates primate deaths at Alpha Genesis facility following earlier monkey escape
YEMASSEE, S.C. (WCIV) — The United States Department of Agriculture confirms to News 4 Tuesday they are investigating reports of primate deaths at the Alpha Genesis biomedical research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina. This is the same facility that recently saw the escape of 43 rhesus macaques earlier this month.
Internal documents, inspection reports reveal history of escapes at SC monkey facility
The escape of 43 monkeys being raised for research from the Alpha Genesis lab wasn’t the first time that primates have gotten out of the Yemasse, South Carolina, facility.
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Yemassee monkeys allegedly 'slowly roasted alive;' USDA, investigating reports of 18 deaths
Whistleblowers allege multiple monkey deaths over the weekend as heaters reportedly malfunction at Alpha Genesis Primate ...
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USDA investigates new allegations against Lowcountry research center where monkeys escaped
Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has filed a new complaint with USDA alleging monkeys have ...
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Police: Teen arrested for shooting at Vidalia McDonald's
The suspect was identified as Antoreyun McClelland, 17, of Vidalia. McClelland was taken into custody at the Vidalia Police ...
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USDA reviews complaint against Beaufort Co. facility at center of monkey escape
YEMASSEE, S.C. (WCSC) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed it is reviewing a complaint against the research ...
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Death, pain and scientific progress: Inside the SC monkey farm that captivated the world
YEMASSEE — Greg Westergaard has built his career around monkeys, tracking their most-intimate behaviors and selling them to ...
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Investigators: Driver in deadly Effingham County crash under the influence, exceeded speed limit
Six months after a deadly crash in Effingham County, authorities have made an arrest in the case. According to information ...
Two more monkeys captured Sunday after escaping Yemassee research facility
Two more monkeys that escaped from a Lowcountry research facility earlier this month have been recaptured, authorities ...