Exotic Incident #330

Incident Date:
12/01/2000
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A 5-year-old capuchin monkey bit a boy at Home Depot. The monkey was taken to a shelter to be tested for communicable diseases and released after testing negative.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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