Exotic Incident #2214

Incident Date:
12/12/2012
Location:
Elkhart, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Lemur
Animal disposition:
Other

Summary:

A lemur named Keanue kept by the owner of a consignment shop attacked and bit a postal worker. The victim was treated at a hospital for scratches and bite. The lemur was quarantined and returned to his guardian.

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