Exotic Incident #300

Incident Date:
07/20/2000
Location:
Kansasville, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Snow Monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A “pet” snow monkey escaped from his home and attacked a 73-year-old neighbor, biting him on both legs. The monkey jumped into a post office truck, attacking and biting a female postal worker. Both people were treated at a hospital and released. The monkey was recaptured and euthanized to be tested for Herpes B.

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