Exotic Incident #624

Incident Date:
10/16/2003
Location:
Stamford, CT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

A “pet” chimpanzee bolted from a vehicle after unbuckling his seatbelt and unlocking the door. The Intersection in town was closed off for two hours until his possessors and police were able to corral him back into the car. No injuries were reported.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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