Soddy-Daisy Woman Shoots Aggressive Monkey, Later Euthanized
A vervet monkey was euthanized at the Chattanooga Zoo after being shot by a Soddy-Daisy woman it attacked. The woman, recovering from hip surgery, used a shotgun to defend herself when the monkey approached her while she was feeding her cats. The injured monkey was taken to the zoo by police, where it was determined that euthanasia was the most humane option due to the severity of its injuries. The incident highlights the risks associated with owning exotic pets.