Search for Missing Monkey Ends

The search for a missing monkey has officially been called off.

The Yerkes National Primate Research Center has ended the search for the Rhesus monkey which .

Dr. Stuart Zola, director of the center, said staff at Yerkes did all they could to find the monkey. Including searching the facility numerous times, , and following up on 26 calls to the Gwinnett County Animal Control of reported sightings of the monkey.

Zola also noted Yerkes will continue to enhance operations to prevent this from happening again. These changes include using additional microchip technology that will make it easier for researchers to track the animals more frequently and efficiently. They will also increase the security and video surveillance at the center. Zola said Yerkes will also follow any recommendations made by regulatory authorities.