Exotic Incident #1389
Incident Date:
07/18/2010
Location:
Catskill, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Kaaterskill Lodge
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A pet capuchin monkey kept by famed artist and bed-and-breakfast owner, Allen Hirsch, attacked a Queens hairdresser while she was staying at his upscale bed and breakfast. She was left with a scar that snakes down her cheek. Lawsuit filed in Queens Supreme Court.
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