Exotic Incident #1952
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Location:
Godfrey, IL - USA
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Incident Date:
03/06/2013
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Summary:
A 6-year old boy was bitten on his forearm by a pet primate when the boy tried to pet the primate’s companion dog at a dog event. The owner of the two animals stated that the primate was possessive over the dog. The boy was treated at a hospital and released. Animal control officials are investigating the matter.