Exotic Incident #1288
Incident Date:
04/21/2009
Location:
Corpus Christi, TX - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Squirrel Monkey
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
Animal Control officials confiscated and quarantined a monkey after he bit his possessor who was transporting the animal to Michigan. The man suffered minor injuries and was expected to recover.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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