Exotic Incident #777
Incident Date:
04/09/2005
Location:
Huntington, WV - 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 13-year-old girl suffered injuries after being bitten by a capuchin monkey. The monkey bit the girl’s kneecap and finger.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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