Authorities say four monkeys remain free nearly two weeks after a group of 43 escaped from a South Carolina compound that breeds them for medical research.

The escape, which occurred on November 6, saw 43 monkeys flee their enclosure after it was left improperly secured by an employee, according to the Yemassee Police Department. To date, 37 monkeys have been recaptured.

Authorities say only six monkeys are still on the loose after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research YEMASSEE, S.C. -- Six monkeys were still on the loose early Monday after dozens ...