Exotic Incident #1766
Incident Date:
06/11/2012
Location:
Sonerset, KY - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Animal health issue (RX)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Not Specified
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A woman faces criminal wildlife charges after she bought a monkey to help draw out her autistic son. Kentucky wildlife officials charged Collins with propagation, holding of wildlife without a permit, and tampering with evidence after she sent the monkey away for safekeeping. Officials want to see the monkey to test for hepatitis-B. The monkey is now at an undisclosed sanctuary.
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