Exotic Incident #1553

Incident Date:
08/04/2011
Location:
Shelbyville, TN - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Japanese Macaque, Java Macaque, Rhesus Macaques
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Authorities shot and killed a pet monkey after it escaped and attacked a woman and a sheriff’s deputy. The woman had to be hospitalized for her injuries. Four other monkeys, 2 Java macaques and 2 Rhesus macaques, were found living in deplorable conditions in the owner’s home and were rescued.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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