Yerkes Statement About Missing Monkey

Editor's Note: This is a direct statement from the Yerkes Center

"During the last two days, there has been extensive media coverage about the . We appreciate the media’s help to notify the community, and we are grateful for all who have called with information. Unfortunately, we still have not located the animal, but we continue searching our property and following up on leads members of the community provide.  

"Please remember to contact the Yerkes Research Center at 404-727-7732 or Gwinnett Animal Control at 770-339-3200 if you see a monkey. We do not believe this animal poses any threat to the community, but it is wild and should not be approached. We also want to reiterate this monkey was not part of any research in which it was infected with any disease.

"We are working with Emory’s Institutional and Animal Care Committee and other regulatory agencies to review our actions to locate the monkey and to determine our next steps.

"Again, we express our appreciation to the media and the community for your interest and help. We will continue to provide information and encourage you to call us with any questions."

This article originated on Lawrenceville Patch.