Exotic Incident #1484
Incident Date:
01/21/2011
Location:
Scottsbluff, NE - USA
Facility Name:
Riverside Discovery Center
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Chimpanzees
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Two chimpanzees at the Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff bit off two fingers from a keeper while being petted. The keepers injuries were not life-threatening and the doctors will try to re-attach the fingers.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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