Exotic Incident #100

Incident Date:
06/01/1996
Location:
Manorville, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Long Island Game Farm
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A chimpanzee at the Long Island Game Farm escaped from his enclosure when the door was left unlocked. The chimp ran through the park, grabbing and scratching children until he was shot to death by a park official.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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