Salvador necropsy identifies hemorrhagic shock in capuchin monkey death

A necropsy report has identified hemorrhagic shock and traumatic brain injury as the probable causes of death for Alcebíades, a capuchin monkey that died in early October in Salvador, Brazil. The animal was rescued from the Alphaville 2 residential complex by the Environmental Protection Police Company (Coppa) and later taken to the Wild Animal Screening Center (Cetas).

The examination, conducted by the Histopathus Veterinary Pathology Laboratory, revealed extensive hemorrhaging in various tissues and organs, along with a significant hematoma in the right temporal region of the head. While the report notes injuries consistent with head trauma, it states that the exact cause of the wounds remains undetermined and suggests that blood coagulation issues may have played a role.

Prior to the animal's death, former state deputy Marcell Moraes alleged that a neighbor had struck the monkey with a shovel. Other hypotheses being investigated include potential exposure to alcohol or medications found in a residence, as well as the possibility of poisoning. Further histopathological and toxicological tests have been recommended to confirm whether toxic substances were involved.