Exotic Incident #1964

Incident Date:
06/24/2013
Location:
Aransas Pass, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey (unspecified)
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A rookie officer pulling a routine traffic stop was bit on his hand by a monkey. Recorded on his sunglasses camera, a moneky lurched from behind the driver’s seat and attacked the officer. The monkey is trained to entertain at carnivals and festivals and to pose in photos.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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