Exotic Incident #81

Incident Date:
09/27/1995
Location:
Lowville, NY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Ferret
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

A “pet” ferret bit an 8-year-old girl on the cheek, causing two small puncture wounds. The ferret was euthanized and tested for rabies.

Action take by Born Free USA:

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