Exotic Incident #561

Incident Date:
05/17/2003
Location:
, RI - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Piranha
Animal disposition:

Summary:

A “pet” piranha attacked and bit a small child on the finger. The child was rushed to the hospital and expected to be fine.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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