Exotic Incident #1068

Incident Date:
11/05/2007
Location:
Columbia County, GA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Baboon
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Authorities from Columbia County Animal Care are investigating an incident involving a 17-month-old toddler bitten by a baboon at the Columbia County Merchants Fall Fair. The mother took the child to her pediatrician for treatment.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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