Exotic Incident #484

Incident Date:
08/28/2002
Location:
Tampa, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Kinkajou
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A “pet” kinkajou scratched and bit three children. A judge ordered that the animal be euthanized to test for rabies.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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