Exotic Incident #777

Incident Date:
04/09/2005
Location:
Huntington, WV - 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 13-year-old girl suffered injuries after being bitten by a capuchin monkey. The monkey bit the girl’s kneecap and finger.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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