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[monkeywire] Monkey Excapes Zoo, Rides A Bus, Then Bites A Woman

From: Carrie McLaren <temporary181 AT stayfreemagazine.org>
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Subject: [monkeywire] Monkey Excapes Zoo, Rides A Bus, Then Bites A Woman
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 23:39:29 -0400

Monkey Excapes Zoo, Rides A Bus And Then Bites A Woman
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7006948460
April 4, 2007 10:35 a.m. EST

Mexico city, Mexico (AHN) - In a bizarre chase for zoo officials, a spider monkey not only escaped from a Mexico City zoo but also boarded a bus. If this was not enough for his antics, the monkey also attacked a passenger during its ride.

According to Red Cross officials, the monkey boarded the bus at about 11 pm Monday after escaping from the San Juan de Aragon Zoo. It then sat next to the bus driver for almost an hour as he drove through the city.

However, when a 20-year-old woman tried to hold him, it scratched and bit her. According to Mexican news agencies, the woman was treated for the injuries the monkey inflicted and the animal was placed in quarantine.

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[monkeywire] Monkey Excapes Zoo, Rides A Bus, Then Bites A Woman, Carrie McLaren, 04/04/2007