Exotic Incident #1520
Incident Date:
06/15/2011
Location:
Lawrenceville, GA - USA
Facility Name:
Yerkes National Primate Research Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Rhesus Monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
The Yerkes National Primate Research Center is searching for a missing 2-year old female rhesus monkey. The primate was discovered missing a week ago. Center administrators have notified Emory’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, the National Center for Research Resources, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Gwninett County Police.
Update (7/6/2011): Officials from Yerkes Resarch Center now believe the monkey may be dead.
Update (7/8/2011): Residents filed a formal nuisance complaint against Yerkes.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: