Beaufort Co. research center ‘has eyes on’ 43 missing monkeys, officials say

Monkeys escaped their pen at a research facility in Beaufort County on Monday.

The monkeys, which are part of a research colony at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for Coastal Marine Studies, escaped through a hole in the fence of their pen.

The university is working with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to recapture the monkeys, which are a type of marmoset.

Marmosets are small monkeys that are native to South America. They are known for their long tails and their ability to jump long distances.

The university has set up traps and is using drones to search for the monkeys.

The monkeys are not considered to be dangerous, but they could carry diseases that could be harmful to humans.

The university is asking the public to report any sightings of the monkeys to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

What You Need to Know:

• 43 monkeys escaped from a research facility in Beaufort County on Monday.
• The monkeys are a type of marmoset, which are small monkeys that are native to South America.
• The university is working with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to recapture the monkeys.
• The monkeys are not considered to be dangerous, but they could carry diseases that could be harmful to humans.
• The university is asking the public to report any sightings of the monkeys to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Conclusion

The university is taking all necessary steps to recapture the escaped monkeys and ensure the safety of the public.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is also assisting in the search for the monkeys.

The university is asking the public to report any sightings of the monkeys to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.