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:
Notes: