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http://wcbstv.com/topstories/orangutan.attack.stamford.2.937244.html
Police: Dyed Hair May Have Led To Chimp Attack
Woman's Hands Bitten Off; Owner Stabs Chimp Several Times Before Police Gun Down 200-Pound Animal
Police Don't Anticipate Filing Any Charges In Attack
Reporting
Tony Aiello STAMFORD, Conn. (CBS) ―
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A 200-pound chimpanzee named Travis attacked and critically injured a 55-year-old woman in Stamford, Conn., on Monday. This is an image of the monkey when it escaped in 2003.
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In the wake of Monday's brutal attack in Connecticut, do you think chimpanzees or orangutans should be allowed as pets?
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Stamford police continue to investigate the brutal chimpanzee attack that sent a woman to the hospital.
Monday evening, Stamford police shot and killed "Travis," a 15-year pet chimpanzee owned by Sandra Herold after the animal viciously attacked 55-year-old Charla Nash, a manager at Herold's towing firm who knew the chimp well.
Travis was the company mascot. He was featured on one of the tow trucks and even had a playroom upstairs.
The victim had worked for Sandra Herold for a number of years. In the area she's known as Charly and is very well-liked.
"It's sad, I feel sad for Sandy, especially sad for Charly. The whole thing is terrible ," said Mike Grant of Shippan Auto Body.
Police believe Travis may have attacked Nash because she had recently changed her appearance.
"From what I understand, she had her hair dyed. Perhaps Travis didn't realize it was her. Travis was very protective of Sandy, very protective," said Donald Parker of Bill's Auto Towing.
Police continue to investigate but don't anticipate filing any charges.
Near the scene of the attack a man left bouquets of flowers and a relative of Herold spoke briefly, saying "She's not good, nobody's good, it's a tragic situation."
An owner of a neighboring business also feels for Travis. He first met the chimp in 1994 and with his wife watched him grow into a 200-pound adult.
"Sandra Herold raised Travis like a child," he said.
She grabbed a knife and stabbed the animal several times, trying to stop it from attacking the victim.
"It was probably the last thing she wanted to do but the first thing she had to do. The whole thing is terrible," Grant said.
In 2003, Travis escaped from Herold's SUV and cavorted around downtown Stamford for two hours. He had no history of violence.
Police: Dyed Hair May Have Led To Chimp Attack
Woman's Hands Bitten Off; Owner Stabs Chimp Several Times Before Police Gun Down 200-Pound Animal
Police Don't Anticipate Filing Any Charges In Attack
Reporting
Tony Aiello STAMFORD, Conn. (CBS) ―
Click to enlarge
A 200-pound chimpanzee named Travis attacked and critically injured a 55-year-old woman in Stamford, Conn., on Monday. This is an image of the monkey when it escaped in 2003.
CBS
1 of 1
Poll
In the wake of Monday's brutal attack in Connecticut, do you think chimpanzees or orangutans should be allowed as pets?
Related Slideshows
Celebs Who Lean To The Right 2009 Celebrity Deaths What A Way To Go Openly Gay Celebrities Jessica Simpson: Then & Now Celebrities Separated At Birth? Best Picture Blunders Plane Crashes Into Hudson River Hottest Celebrity Moms Hooray For The Red, White And Zooom!
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Jaguars Quarantined After Zookeeper Attacked (1/19/2009)
Calif. Woman Survives Vicious Bear Attack (8/2/2008)
Savage Coyote Attack Spooks Greenwich (5/26/2008)
Owner Distraught Over Fatal Grizzly Attack (4/24/2008)
Fla. Woman Recovering After Cheetah Attack (3/30/2008)
Disturbing Details Revealed In Crazed Chimp Attack (2/17/2009)
Stamford police continue to investigate the brutal chimpanzee attack that sent a woman to the hospital.
Monday evening, Stamford police shot and killed "Travis," a 15-year pet chimpanzee owned by Sandra Herold after the animal viciously attacked 55-year-old Charla Nash, a manager at Herold's towing firm who knew the chimp well.
Travis was the company mascot. He was featured on one of the tow trucks and even had a playroom upstairs.
The victim had worked for Sandra Herold for a number of years. In the area she's known as Charly and is very well-liked.
"It's sad, I feel sad for Sandy, especially sad for Charly. The whole thing is terrible ," said Mike Grant of Shippan Auto Body.
Police believe Travis may have attacked Nash because she had recently changed her appearance.
"From what I understand, she had her hair dyed. Perhaps Travis didn't realize it was her. Travis was very protective of Sandy, very protective," said Donald Parker of Bill's Auto Towing.
Police continue to investigate but don't anticipate filing any charges.
Near the scene of the attack a man left bouquets of flowers and a relative of Herold spoke briefly, saying "She's not good, nobody's good, it's a tragic situation."
An owner of a neighboring business also feels for Travis. He first met the chimp in 1994 and with his wife watched him grow into a 200-pound adult.
"Sandra Herold raised Travis like a child," he said.
She grabbed a knife and stabbed the animal several times, trying to stop it from attacking the victim.
"It was probably the last thing she wanted to do but the first thing she had to do. The whole thing is terrible," Grant said.
In 2003, Travis escaped from Herold's SUV and cavorted around downtown Stamford for two hours. He had no history of violence.
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Actually- are chimps a "normal" pet in some parts of the US? Otherwise, I'm thinking that it's pretty damn unlikely I'll run into one anytime soon.
Since you seem to be the resident chimp expert, is there a good offense or defense for dealing with an angry chimp, besides a 40cal?
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If you saw them in the cages (research) I saw them you would have been shocked.
Pit Row
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about 1 hour ago
Can you do the angry Cow?
Oh man, a black belt from BFE Quartz Hill Yea, I'm scared. As soon as you shake off that meth-induced stupor you can make the drive (assuming you have a car) back into civilization to come bear hug me to death.
"Who's killing your friend?,'' the emergency operator asks.
"My chimpanzee! He ripped her apart! Shoot him, shoot him!''
Once police arrive at Ms Hergold's home in Stamford, Connecticut, an officer radios back after seeing the bloodied Ms Nash on the ground: "There's a man down. He doesn't look good.''
"We've got to get this guy out of here. He's got no face.''
Ms Hergold had attempted to wrestle Travis off Ms Nash and after placing the call to police had also stabbed her pet with a carving knife and hit him with a shovel without stopping the assault.
"He looked at me like, 'Mum, what did you do?''' Ms Hergold told NBC's Today Show overnight.
"It was horrific what happened and I had to do what I had to do, but still, I'll miss him for the rest of my life.''
Eventually Travis ran off but when police arrived and tried to protect the injured woman Travis attacked them, forcing officers into their cars.
The chimpanzee ripped the side mirror off one police vehicle before opening a car door and forcing a cornered officer to shoot the animal several times.
Leaving a trail of blood Travis retreated to his living quarters where he died.
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