Woman Faces Charges After Pet Marmoset Bites Child
Incident Date:
05/23/2023
Location:
Pendleton County, KY - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape/Attack resulting in human injury (HI)
Species:
Primates
Animal:
Marmoset
Animal disposition:
Removed/Re-housed
Summary:
According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, a woman is now facing charges after a marmoset bit a child in her home. Officials with the agency stated that they received a tip and, after obtaining a warrant to search a home in Pendleton County, found and seized the marmoset that had bitten the girl.
The marmoset was euthanized “in accordance with state wildlife and public health laws so it could be tested for rabies to determine if the bite victim needed treatment for rabies.” The woman has been charged with one count of propagation and holding wildlife without a permit. According to court documents, this is the second time Wilson has been found in possession of a primate.
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