Exotic Incident #216

Incident Date:
01/11/1999
Location:
Tampa, FL - 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, Angel, was apparently kissing and hugging her “owner,” and then started nipping the woman under her chin. As the woman was attempting to put Angel back in her cage, Angel attacked and bit the woman 50 times. The woman suffered bites to her hands, arms, and right leg, and required stitches on her right knee.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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