Woman Attacked By Chimp May Be Blind, Brain Damaged
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Woman Attacked By Chimp May Be Blind, Brain Damaged
A woman attacked by a friend’s chimp may be blind and may have brain damage, hospital officials say.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (March 4, 2009)--Hospital officials in Ohio are detailing the injuries suffered by a woman attacked last month by a friend's pet chimpanzee.

They say the Connecticut woman lost her hands, nose, lips and eyelids.

They say she's still in a coma, may be blind and have brain damage.

Police shot the chimp after the attack.

They have not yet decided whether the chimp's owner will face charges in the attack.
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