Exotic Incident #2034
Incident Date:
10/31/2013
Location:
Currituck County, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
Four capuchin monkeys escaped their enclosure from a residence and later attacked a citizen. The person bitten was taken to the hospital for treatment. Three of the monkeys were caught and one was shot dead.
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