Exotic Incident #1173
Incident Date:
07/04/2008
Location:
Columbia, MO - USA
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Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Japanes Snow Monkey
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A “pet” Japanese snow monkey got loose and bit a woman who was visiting the possessor’s home. The monkey was recaptured and was put in the care of a St. Louis veterinarian. Authorities attempted to identify the monkey’s possessor.
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