Exotic Incident #2295
Incident Date:
01/29/2016
Location:
North Port, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Abandoned animal (AA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
The body of a woman was found along with two live monkeys in a hotel room in southwest Florida. The two capuchin monkeys were found in carriers.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the animals would be placed with someone licensed to own a capuchin monkey as an exotic pet.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.local10.com/news/body-of-woman-2-live-monkeys-found-in-florida-hotel-room#