Exotic Incident #230
Incident Date:
05/14/1999
Location:
Mesa, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” monkey escaped from its backyard and lunged at a couple in the neighboring yard. The “owner” of the monkey had 4 macaques and 1 capuchin. This is one of many escapes by the “owner’s” “pet” monkeys.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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