Exotic Incident #283
Incident Date:
06/01/2000
Location:
, WI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Capuchin Monkey
Animal disposition:
Summary:
A “pet” capuchin attacked his “owner.” The monkey grabbed a can of deck sealant to throw on his possessor, then dropped the can and leaped on the man, biting his stomach. This monkey had a history of biting.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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