Exotic Incident #1118
Incident Date:
03/13/2008
Location:
Spokane, WA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Java Macaque
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Chico, a wayward Java macaque, was euthanized by the Spokane Regional Health District despite offers by Born Free USA to transfer him to the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary and to pay for the series of shots for the three bite victims. The results of the brain test proved negative for rabies.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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