Coca Cola, Old Navy Chimp Travis Shot After Attacking Woman
Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Misc Artists and Performers, Videos.
In a sad, sad story where no one came out the winner, a chimpanzee has been shot to death after mauling a friend of his owner.
The chimp named Travis had starred in Coca-Cola and Old Navy commercials and also appeared on television pilots.
Travis had been cared for by owner Sandra Herold, and he was considered a pet and family member who would go along for car rides and open doors for people.
When Travis attacked Herold’s friend, she stabbed him in an attempt to get him to stop. When police arrived on the scene, Travis began attacking them too, and the chimp was eventually shot dead.
So many celebrities have spoken out against having wild animals like chimps as pets, as well as using them on television, most recently with actress Anjelica Huston protesting the use of apes in the entertainment industry. Perhaps if Travis had been sent to an animal sanctuary, no blood would have been shed.
Watch the video below for the clips from an Old Navy commercial Travis starred in, as well as conversation of the telephone call made to 911 when he attacked.
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