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On December 30, 2019 a macaque was found by an animal caretaker recumbent on the floor of its enclosure. The animal caretaker immediately notified the veterinary care staff, who evaluated the macaque and determined it was dehydrated and started treatment. The macaque died while under veterinary care on January 1, 2020. This incident was not reported to the IACUC until September 18, 2020 through anonymous reporting system. The IACUC conducted an investigation and determined that the animal caretaker did not check the lixit for at least two daysThe results of the IACUC investigation revealed that the lixit was malfunctioning and the animal did not have water available for two days. The facility must ensure that potable water is provided in sufficient quantity to every non-human primate housed for their health and well- being. This was corrected by the facility by retraining all animal care staff, re-assignment of animal care responsibilities, inspection of the watering systems, and adding water bottles on cages. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. This inspection was conduct on 08/04/2021 to 08/05/2021. End Section