Exotic Incident #312

Incident Date:
09/16/2000
Location:
Tulsa, OK - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:

Summary:

Barney, a “pet” monkey, injured a child at a motel. The monkey either bit or scratched the 4-year-old girl’s cheek. Barney’s possessor was staying in the room adjacent to the girl’s room.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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