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The 200 pound chimpanzee that mauled its owner’s friend and was fatally shot Monday also attacked another woman in 1996.

Leslie Mostel-Paul said the chimp bit her hand and attempted to pull her into a vehicle. She told the owner, Sandra Herold, and the police of the incident. Mostel-Paul said this recent attack may have been able to be prevented if actions were taken when she was injured.

Herold said the chimpanzee’s actions were “out of character” and he was being protective of his owner. Animal control officer, Lynn DellaBianca said after another incident in 2003, the animal’s behavior was “worrisome” and needed to be kept under control.

Authorities have not yet released whether or not criminal charges will be pressed against Herold.