Exotic Incident #2651
Incident Date:
08/22/2016
Location:
Albany, GA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A monkey, possibly a rhesus macaque, was spotted on the loose in the Albany area numerous times. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is searching for it. The monkey is likely an illegal pet that was released or lost by its owner.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/08/23/Mystery-monkey-on-the-loose-evades-authorities-in-Georgia/8391471969845/