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Conn. Chimp Was on Xanax During Attack

Necropsy reveals that he was on drugs, overweight

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(Newser) – The chimp that mauled a Connecticut woman in February, rendering her blind, had a small dose of antidepressant Xanax in his system, a necropsy has revealed. At 200 pounds, Travis was also severely obese. Police haven’t ruled out criminal charges against the owner, who is embroiled in a legal battle with the victim’s family, the Stamford Times reports.

Sandra Herold, owner of Travis the chimpanzee, has had $10 million of her assets frozen.
Sandra Herold, owner of Travis the chimpanzee, has had $10 million of her assets frozen.   (AP Photo)
The lead investigator in the chimpanzee attack looks at online photos of the chimp, Travis, and owner Sandra Herold, 70.
The lead investigator in the chimpanzee attack looks at online photos of the chimp, Travis, and owner Sandra Herold, 70.   (AP Photo)
Travis, an escaped chimpanzee, is coaxed into a waiting sport utility vehicle in downtown Stamford, Conn.
Travis, an escaped chimpanzee, is coaxed into a waiting sport utility vehicle in downtown Stamford, Conn.   (AP Photo)
Travis is seen in a 2003 photo. A necropsy revealed that the chimp was obese and on antidepressants.
Travis is seen in a 2003 photo. A necropsy revealed that the chimp was obese and on antidepressants.   (AP Photo)
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Robert_Dada
May 13, 09 4:06 PM CDT
Dr. Zaius, won't you please keep the chimps in line? Reply
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Obese and on drugs? He should've become a right wing radio personality. Reply
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