Exotic Incident #1383

Incident Date:
07/23/2010
Location:
Hanover, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Windy Oaks Animal Farm
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzees
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

Two chimpanzees are reported to have escaped their facility. One chimp was caught quickly, the other became frightened and ran off. Animal Control officers located the other chimp the next morning and he was returned to his enclosure. As of this report, no USDA investigation has been launched.

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