Exotic Incident #254
Incident Date:
11/05/1999
Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Rhesus Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” rhesus monkey, Nicky, was found running around a neighborhood. Animal Control recaptured the monkey and quarantined him. Shortly after blood samples were taken from Nicky, he bit the handler.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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