Exotic Incident #1882
Incident Date:
11/29/2012
Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Squirrel Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Michele Kanan, wife of TV personality, Sean Kanan, was bitten by a monkey hired for her birthday party. The monkey jumped off its handler’s shoulder and onto Ms. Kanan. The monkey was about to bite again before the handler was able to gain control.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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