Exotic Incident #204

Incident Date:
09/29/1998
Location:
Slidell, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Vervet Monkey
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A “pet” vervet monkey ran wild, knocked over a lamp and attacked the “owner,” biting her arm and scratching her legs. A police officer subdued the monkey after the monkey threw a picture frame at him and attacked him.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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