Exotic Incident #1490
Incident Date:
01/30/2011
Location:
Reidsville, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
A pet capuchin monkey bit and scratched a human care-giver and escaped from his cage and was later euthanized to test for rabies. The monkey was being kept in violation of a county ordinance prohibiting residents from owning exotic animals.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes: