Exotic Incident #1478
Incident Date:
12/21/2010
Location:
Miami-Dade County, FL - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
A black and white capuchin was apprehended and is now in custody of the FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission when it jumped on a man’s shoulder and bit him on the ear. The victim was taken to a local hospital. Authorities are looking for the owner.
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