Exotic Incident #1400

Incident Date:
10/19/2010
Location:
Kansas City, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Privately Owned
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A 21 year old, 300-pound chimp escaped from its owner and ran rampant through a Kasas City neighborhood damaging cars, property, and scaring people. The owner has been in legal trouble over the chimp since 1995. The chimp had previously injured/bitten people.

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