Exotic Incident #172

Incident Date:
12/28/1997
Location:
San Angelo, TX - USA
Facility Name:
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 bit the neck of a 19-year-old man who was a neighbor.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes: