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Macaque vs. 8-Year-Old, Part 2: Monkey Struck First

Seth Abramovitch · 08/18/11 10:09PM

Yesterday we brought you the unfortunate story of 8-year-old Tayce Nickel, who was attacked by a macaque in a Wal-Mart parking lot in Springfield, Missouri. We cited a local news report which quoted the monkey's owner, who said that Tayce had entered their SUV and was then "scratched" by Charlie.

Macaque Attacks Little Girl in Wal-Mart Parking Lot

Seth Abramovitch · 08/17/11 10:36PM

Look at Charlie the macaque up there. Doesn't he look terrified? Confused? Distraught? He should be. That sweet-looking little girl, 8-year-old Tayce Nickel, has all but administered the lethal injection that will stop the rapid beating of his tiny, simian heart. In return, he probably gave her herpes.