Exotic Incident #225
Incident Date:
04/10/1999
Location:
Punta Gorda Isles, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Rhesus Monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A “pet” monkey on the loose in a mobile home park was acting aggressively toward residents in the area. A police officer used a 12-gauge shotgun to shoot the 2-ft-tall rhesus monkey.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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