Exotic Incident #2276
Incident Date:
03/26/2015
Location:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A pet Capuchin monkey named Carter escaped from his guardian’s car and was found roaming the parking lot of a hospital. He was captured after he bit the security guard trying to catch him. The monkey was confiscated and is being held in quarantine.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
Carter was later sent to a primate sanctuary in Texas.