Exotic Incident #2565

Incident Date:
07/18/2016
Location:
Miami, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Lemur
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

21-year-old Victoria Valledor was bitten by a lemur outside her home. When the police arrived, the lemur chased them as well. Officials were able to capture the primate, who was likely a pet.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/07/18/loose-lemur-attacks-woman-outside-her-home/