Exotic Incident #298

Incident Date:
07/12/2000
Location:
Platte County, MO - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Rhesus Monkey
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A neighbor’s “pet” rhesus monkey jumped on the shoulder of a young boy and bit his arm.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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