Exotic Incident #127
Incident Date:
02/27/1997
Location:
Houston, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” capuchin monkey turned on his possessor and nearly killed her, severing her thumb and part of her index finger and slicing her legs.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: