Pet monkey shot and killed after it nearly rips Oklahoma woman’s ear off -
Levin - 15-03-2023
Graig Graziosi
Wed, 15 March 2023 at 2:11 am SGT
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Brittany Parker was in her home in Dickinson, Oklahoma on Sunday when she saw a monkey sitting on her porch, trying to get inside the house, according to local broadcaster KOKH.
The monkey reportedly became aggressive and tried to break into the house, prompting Ms Parker to call the police for assistance.
When police arrived the monkey seemed as though it had calmed down, so Ms Parker left her house to meet with the officers. After she exited her house, the monkey leapt up and attacked her.
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Ms Parker was later transported to a hospital in Oklahoma City for care. She will require plastic surgery on hear ear
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The monkey was reportedly owned by one of Ms Parker's neighbours
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Oklahoma has no regulations prohibiting the keeping of monkeys as pets, as they are considered domesticated animals despite being exotic and non-native. Owning a monkey does not require a permit in the state.
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