Exotic Incident #1154

Incident Date:
06/05/2008
Location:
Queens, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A “pet” monkey nearly bit off the finger of a Queens toddler. The possessor was arrested and the illegally held “pet” monkey was euthanized. Attempts to reattach the toddler’s finger failed due to blood not circulating in the severed finger.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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