Exotic Incident #358
Incident Date:
06/10/2001
Location:
Ridgeland, MS - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Vervet Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A 1-year-old “pet” vervet (African green monkey) bit and scratched a child. The vervet had previously bitten a child.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: