Yemassee Police Department
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Update on Escaped Primates - 6:30PM, November 13, 2024
The Yemassee Police Department has been informed by Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard that an additional 3 primates have been safely recovered today, all appearing to be in good health.
This latest recovery brings the total number recovered to 35.
Alpha Genesis staff are continuing efforts to safely recover the remaining 8.
We kindly ask the public to continue avoiding the area.
Additional updates will be provided as new information is relayed to the Yemassee Police Department.
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Update on Escaped Primates - 6 PM, November 12, 2024
The Yemassee Police Department has been informed by Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard that an additional 2 primates have been safely recovered today, all appearing to be in good health upon examination. They are currently eating their PB&J sandwiches for dinner.
This latest recovery brings the total number recovered to 32.
A group of remaining primates continue to be sighted close to the traps and in the woods adjacent to the facility, they have been heard cooing back and forth to each other.
Efforts to safely capture the remaining primates will continue throughout the evening.
We kindly ask the public to continue avoiding the area and to refrain from using drones near the facility.
We sincerely appreciate the community's ongoing patience and concern during this time.
Additional updates will be provided as new information is relayed to the Yemassee Police Department.
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5:40PM - YPD was just notified that the number recovered today now stands at 5, bringing the total number to 30.
Update on Escaped Primates - 5 PM, November 11, 2024
The Yemassee Police Department has been informed by Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard that three additional primates have been successfully recovered today, all appearing to be in good health. This latest recovery brings the total number of primates recovered to 28.
Efforts to safely capture the remaining primates will continue throughout the evening and as long as necessary.
We cannot stress enough the importance of the public avoiding the area, and under no circumstances should drones be operated near the facility, as they can startle the animals and cause further stress.
We sincerely appreciate the community's patience and concern during this time.
Additional updates will be provided as new information is relayed to YPD.
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Update on Escaped Primates - 5 PM, November 10, 2024
As of 5 PM today, Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard has confirmed the successful recovery of an additional 24 primates, bringing the number recovered to 25.
A sizable group remains active along the fence line and at this time have bedded down in the trees for the night.
Veterinarians have been diligently conducting thorough wellness exams throughout the day. Initial reports from the veterinary team indicate that all recovered animals are in good health.
The Alpha Genesis team is continuing its efforts and will continue until all animals are safely recovered.
We thank the public for their cooperation in avoiding the area and kindly ask that drones not be used in the vicinity.
We appreciate the community's ongoing patience and concern.
If you spot any of the remaining primates, please report your sighting by calling 911. We strongly advise against approaching or interacting with them.
We will provide further updates as the information is relayed to us.
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Update on Escaped Primates - 9 PM, November 9, 2024
As of 9 PM this evening, Alpha Genesis has successfully recovered only one of the escaped primates.
The Alpha Genesis team is actively deploying additional traps baited with food and will continue this effort throughout the night. A large group of primates are still active along the facility's fence line and have been spotted resting in the trees that border the property.
The animals continue to engage with their companions inside the facility, which is encouraging.
CEO Greg Westergaard noted that the recovery process is slow, but the team is committed to taking as much time as necessary to safely recover all remaining animals.
We STRONGLY urge the public to avoid the area surrounding the facility to prevent startling the primates.
It is crucial to AVOID FLYING DRONES in this vicinity, as they can frighten the animals and elevate their stress levels. A recent incident involving a drone led to the primates becoming spooked, which not only increased their stress but also complicated efforts for their safe return.
According to Alpha Genesis, there is currently no threat to public health.
We appreciate the community's continued patience and concern as we monitor the situation and work towards a successful resolution.
If you see any of the remaining primates, please report your sighting by calling 911 and refrain from approaching or interacting with them.
Further updates will be provided as we receive the information.
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Update on Escaped Primates - 12 PM, November 9, 2024
As of noon today, we are pleased to report that one of the escaped primates has been successfully recovered unharmed. A significant number of the remaining primates are still located just a few yards from the property, jumping back and forth over the facility's fence.
Alpha Genesis management and staff are on-site, actively feeding and monitoring the animals, and they will continue these efforts throughout the weekend.
The primates continue to interact with their companions inside the facility, which is a positive sign.
CEO Greg Westergaard relayed that efforts to recover all the animals will persist throughout the weekend and for as long as it takes.
We strongly urge the public to refrain from entering the area surrounding the facility, as these animals can be easily startled. Alpha Genesis is working diligently to ensure the safe recovery of all primates.
*We must emphasize the importance of avoiding the use of drones in the vicinity. The presence of drones not only frightens the animals but also elevates their stress levels. A drone that flew over the area yesterday caused a disturbance spooking the animals, further complicating efforts to facilitate their safe return.*
As a reminder, there is currently no threat to public health according to Alpha Genesis.
We appreciate the community's ongoing patience and concern as we continue to monitor the situation and strive for a successful outcome.
If you spot any of the remaining primates, please report your sighting by calling 911 and avoid approaching or interacting with them.
Further updates will be communicated as new information becomes available.
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