The Travis Incident (2009) Travis was a chimpanzee raised as a pet in the United States. From a young age, he lived like a human — wearing clothes, watching TV, even riding in cars. But in 2009, everything changed. Travis suddenly lost control and attacked his owner’s friend, Charla Nash, leaving her with severe injuries. The incident shocked the world and sparked a debate about keeping exotic animals as pets. Soon after, stricter laws were introduced to prevent similar tragedies. Travis’s life