Exotic Incident #54
Incident Date:
09/06/1994
Location:
Kansas City, MO - Yes
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzee
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” chimpanzee, Sueko, bit a 7-year-old girl, causing her to undergo rabies treatments. The chimpanzee had a history of getting loose and biting people, and her possessor had a history of using an electrical collar as a punitive device, which left scars on Sueko’s neck.
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