Exotic Incident #66

Incident Date:
05/28/1995
Location:
Hollidaysburg, PA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Monkey
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A “pet” monkey grabbed a kitchen knife and a cigarette lighter and went on an eating binge in a house, holding police at bay for nearly 2 hours, during which time the animal bit two women. The monkey was subsequently caught but died in the cage. This animal had escaped from its home the day before.

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