Exotic Incident #454

Incident Date:
06/24/2002
Location:
Montgomery County, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Macaque
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A “pet” macaque monkey bit his possessor and a 9-year-old boy, and scratched a firefighter who tried to help.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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