Exotic Incident #1119

Incident Date:
03/13/2008
Location:
New Albany, IN - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A Capuchin monkey bit a small child who was visiting her possessor’s home. The monkey was quarantined at her possessor’s home while the New Albany-Floyd County Health Department investigated.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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