Exotic Incident #1271
Incident Date:
02/16/2009
Location:
Stamford, CT - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
Travis, a 15-year-old chimpanzee, savagely attacked his possessor’s friend outside her home, inflicting horrific life-threatening injuries. The possessor stabbed Travis with a large knife in attempt to rescue her friend. Travis then attacked a police officer. Travis was shot and died in his possessor’s home. Travis’ mother, Suzi, also went on a rampage in Missouri and was shot dead in 2001.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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