Exotic Incident #237
Incident Date:
07/28/1999
Location:
Kissimmee, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” monkey escaped from his cage by chewing a rope used to hold the cage door shut and roamed the neighborhood. The monkey jumped on a 13-year-old boy’s leg, scratching him. The monkey then bit a police officer and pulled the hair of another before he was recaptured.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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