7 Years After This Woman Was Mauled By A Chimpanzee, She Finally Opened Up About Her Horrific Ordeal

In 2009, a pet chimpanzee named Travis attacked his owner’s friend, Charla Nash, in Connecticut, leaving her with devastating injuries. The attack shocked the nation and raised hard questions about keeping wild animals as pets. Years later, Nash finally spoke publicly about what she endured and how she has kept going. According to the video, she was a passionate animal lover long before that day, which makes her story all the more striking. What drew her to animals in the first place, and how did that bond shape the way she faced recovery? Press play to hear her account in her own words.

Watch the full story in the video below.

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