Herpes infected monkeys escape research facility
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BEAVERTON, Ore. (NBC NEWS) - The last monkey on the loose after a handful of primates escaped from the Oregon National Primate Research Center was caught on Sunday. Nine monkeys initially escaped Friday afternoon, but staff members were able to quickly get four back into their cages. The Japanese Macaque monkeys escaped while their cages were being cleaned on Friday. Researchers warned the public not to approach the monkeys if they were spotted. They were infected with Herpes and had not been tested for certain other diseases primates may carry that can pose high risks to humans. "It is believed that the animals pose little to no threat to humans because they retreat when they are approached. However an animal that feels threatened could bite," center spokesman Jim Newman said. This is the second time monkeys have escaped from the facility and climbed up to the roof of a nearby apartment complex. The first incident occurred in 2000. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Friday, Dec 4 at 4:09 PM anonymous wrote ...people are silly....its not the same herpes that paris hilton has....its herpes b virus that turns your brain to mush and then you die.... Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Thursday, May 21 at 3:33 PM Da Muliem wrote ...read about the monkey house in Reston, VA from the book 'The Hot Zone'. talkin about doomsday, that was real close. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Apr 15 at 10:31 AM herpes virus on the rise wrote ...dooms day predictions ? may sound funny now, but way too many facts like this around lately Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Sunday, Apr 12 at 12:35 AM Kandi wrote ...Don't worry it will not start a zombie plague unless they have that brain eating disease or rabies. These monkies must have slept with Paris Hilton. I bet one will get free for good eventually, bite someones pet, who will then bite a human...you see where this is going. I think the one getting on the roof is the leader, and is the one that got out before. You'd think a place like that would be out in the boonies...and what 400 "test" monkies!?!? It's like they WANT something bad to happen!!! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Friday, Apr 10 at 9:13 AM andywattbubl wrote ...how about closing the place down? 100% effective. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Friday, Apr 10 at 8:35 AM Scott wrote ...Kevin already infected everyone in Greenock, someone tell the monkeys not to bother getting a plane, too much effort. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Friday, Apr 10 at 1:32 AM Monkey Boyzilla wrote ...FREE TGE MIBKEYS!!! (herpes makes me typo) Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Thursday, Apr 9 at 4:56 AM LIC wrote ...YOU WOULD THINK THE MONKEYS WOULD BE MORE SECURE, WHILE THEIR CAGES ARE BEING CLEANED. WOW! SECOND ESCAPE MMMMM ,WHO'S NOT DOING WHAT ?? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Apr 8 at 10:20 PM Anonymous wrote ...Monkeys with Herpes!? They should have used condoms! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Wednesday, Apr 8 at 12:48 PM Gemaine wrote ...They're turning kids into slaves just to make cheaper sneakers/ But what's the real price cause these sneakers dont seem that much cheaper/why we still paying for much for sneakers when they're made by little slave kids?/what is your overhead? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 12:22 PM ChimmyChonga! wrote ...wow i love the comments but yea i let the monkeys out of their cages i wanted to end humanity Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 11:24 AM The Tim Channel wrote ...There are people on the street getting diseases from monkeys. Junkies with monkey disease. Who's touching these monkeys? Please leave these poor sick monkeys alone, they got problems enough as it is. FOTC. Enjoy. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 11:11 AM Theron Gilliland, Jr. wrote ...From my Medical Alert Information badge: "Macaques are the natural host for Herpesvirus (Monkey B virus) which is transmissible to humans . . ." So yes, this disease in humans manifests "generalized flu-like symptoms" which progresses to "ascending meningoencephalitis and may result in cardiac or respiratory arrst in as little as 3 days after the symptoms manifest." But no, the monkeys were not necessarily infected by anything in the lab. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 10:07 AM insecthero wrote ...Wow, top-notch security, letting infested monkeys escape TWICE. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 9:12 AM kurse wrote ...wasn't there a movie made about this in the 90's? Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 7:48 AM <3 wrote ...>>this is the start of the zombie plauge xD Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 7:30 AM Edward wrote ...It is sad to see this monkey returned to his captors. The ONPRC doesn't care for these animals, they are tormentors that anyone would run from if given half a chance. The monkey is not safe now that he has been returned anymore...he is now back in harms way. Where do you think he received the herpes infection from in the first place! ONPRC intentionally infects monkeys with all sorts of horrific conditions. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Tuesday, Apr 7 at 12:14 AM BestEver wrote ...What should one do if they have already encountered one of these monkeys and contracted their STDs?! Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Apr 6 at 11:24 PM ghetti wrote ...this is the start of the zombie plague.... Inappropriate? Alert Us!
Monday, Apr 6 at 10:07 PM beavertown! wrote ...i told her it wasn't me, it was the monkeys. Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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