Exotic Incident #2604
Incident Date:
08/03/2016
Location:
Virginia Beach, VA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:
Other
Summary:
A 9-year-old girl visiting Virginia Beach suffered a bite from a pet monkey that was in a tourist area with its owner. The owner fled with the monkey immediately after the girl was bitten, and officials are searching for them.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Monkey-Bites-Pennsylvania-Girl-9-Visiting-Virginia-Beach-389199381.html