#CHIMPANZEE RIPS FACE OFF FULL#

'We are still investigating, along with the sheriff's department, how the four chimps got out of the cage,' Mr Martarano said. The two female chimps that had been in the cage escaped the sanctuary during the attack and were tracked down, tranquillised and returned safely to their cage after a four-hour hunt, Mr Martarano said. The two chimps involved in the attack - 16-year-old Buddy and 13-year-old Ollie - were shot and killed by a relative of the sanctuary's owner. 'The Davises were visiting Moe to give him a birthday cake, and somehow the two males escaped from the cage next to Moe's that housed a total of four chimpanzees,' Mr Martarano said. The victim's wife, La Donna Davis, 64, sustained serious hand injuries during the attack that ended when the two chimps were shot dead, Mr Martarano said. Mr Davis was rushed to hospital, where he underwent extensive operations, including reconstructive surgery to reattach parts of his face torn off in the attack. 'The two male chimpanzees attacked Mr Davis, who received substantial injuries to his face, abdomen and upper body,' department spokesman Steve Martarano told AFP. Mr Davis was attacked by two male chimpanzees who had escaped from a cage adjoining Moe's at the Animal Haven Ranch, near the town of Bakersfield, north of Los Angeles, the California Department of Fish and Game said. The victim, St James Davis, 62, was in critical condition after suffering severe facial and bodily injuries as he and his wife paid a visit to their old simian pal, Moe. I am tremendously grateful to the donor and her family.An American animal lover's face was torn off in a savage attack by two chimpanzees as he delivered a birthday cake to his former chimp pet of 30 years, officials said. I will be able to kiss and hug loved ones. I will have lips and will speak clearly once again.

I will now be able to do things I once took for granted. These transplants could not have been possible without the generosity of a family unknown to me. I thank this wonderful staff for their efforts and I am grateful for all the care I have received here. Unfortunately, the hands did not thrive and had to be removed because of complications developing from my having pneumonia. My surgery was successfully completed a few months ago. Bohdan Pomahac, prepared me for a face transplant and a double hand transplant. My journey to recovery continued at Brigham and Women's Hospital. I want to thank the Cleveland Clinic again for everything they did for me. These wonderful people treated my injuries and helped me with my daily needs. During the 16 months I was in Cleveland, I was brought back to life. Daniel Alam and a team of surgeons, nurses, and medical aides cared for me. I was moved to the Cleveland Clinic a few days after surgery. I believe that one day I'll have two hands to help me live as a blind person with confidence. Losing the new hands is just a bump in the road of my recovery. Here I received a new face and two hands that will allow me to be independent once again and able to be part of society. Finally, I was given the chance to restore most of what I lost by coming to Brigham and Women's Hospital. They helped me adapt to a near impossible situation where I was unable to see, smell, and move with confidence without the use of hands. These professionals first saved my life, then healed my wounds and strengthened me to face an uncertain future. “Since February 16, 2009, I have been blessed to be in the care of many incredible doctors, nurses, and caregivers. Nash said in a statement that she's looking forward to doing things she once took for granted, including being able to smell, eat normally, speak clearly and kiss loved ones.

#CHIMPANZEE RIPS FACE OFF FULL#

Pomahac led the team of more than 30 physicians, nurses and anesthesiologists in the full face transplant procedure. Bohdan Pomahac, director of the BWH Plastic Surgery Transplantation Program, in a statement provided by Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “It’s wonderful to see how Charla’s recovery has progressed as she continues taking steps toward her new life,” said Dr. The 57-year-old Nash was attacked in Stamford in February 2009 by a friend's 200-pound chimpanzee, which ripped off her nose, lips, eyelids and hands. Photos were later released by Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital, where the surgery was performed. Nash, who had a face transplant in May, didn't appear on the program because family members said she was too weak to do an interview. The pictures of Charla Nash were first shown on NBC's Today show Thursday morning. HARTFORD, Conn.-The new face of a Connecticut woman who was mauled by a chimpanzee two years ago has been revealed for the first time in photos showing a startling transformation.

Chimpanzee rips face off