Exotic Incident #91
Incident Date:
12/27/1995
Location:
Metairie, LA - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Vervet Monkey
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
A “pet” vervet monkey bit an Animal Control officer during an inspection. The monkey had earlier scratched its “owner” and his son. The monkey was impounded and transferred to the Alabama Zoo.
Action take by Born Free USA:
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