Exotic Incident #263
Incident Date:
01/05/2000
Location:
Palm Harbor, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Spider Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” spider monkey escaped from his cage, found his way to a neighborhood park, and attacked a Siberian husky. The husky required surgery to repair artery and tendon injuries. The monkey also bit the husky’s possessor.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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