A Maryland family has taken to TikTok to accuse an unnamed institution of neglecting their mother after she was attacked by a monkey while working as a primate keeper. The family claims that the woman suffered serious injuries that have since left her hospitalized and unable to walk. They also allege that the institution has been trying to silence them but say they cannot publicly identify it because of an ongoing legal case.
The allegations have upset many people online, with some calling for the institution to be held accountable.
One of the woman’s daughters, Nasia Chihwai, brought the allegations to public attention, saying she’s “here to expose everything.” She said her mother, Natalie Green-Dunbar, was working as a primate keeper at the institution on April 17, 2024, when a pig-tailed macaque attacked and bit her. The attack caused her to fall backward and hit her back on a concrete floor.
Because of the monkey bite, Natalie was immediately placed on medication to prevent possible infection and was closely monitored by medical professionals.
However, Nasia claims the institution’s occupational health clinic failed to take her mother’s injuries from the fall seriously.
“[They] repeatedly ignored her request for diagnostic testing on her back and on her rib,” Nasia said. “It wasn’t until severe pain literally forced her to go into an emergency room to where the MRI was finally ordered.”
The tests reportedly showed that Natalie had suffered several injuries, including a herniated disc in her lower back, nerve problems affecting her neck and lower back, sciatica, and a spinal condition known as spondylosis. Nasia said additional tests also showed that her mother was experiencing severe muscle spasms and weakness on the right side of her body.
Maryland Family Struggles to Get Treatment for Mom
According to Nasia, her mother’s condition continued to worsen. On October 28, 2026, Natalie was hospitalized after developing severe spasms throughout her body. The condition reportedly left her unable to walk.
Nasia said her family has been fighting for more than two years to get her mother proper medical care. She alleged that her mother’s workers’ compensation insurance stopped covering her physical therapy, even though her orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist had recommended that she continue treatment.
She also claimed that a doctor appointed by the insurance company examined her mother for just 15 minutes before declaring her fully recovered. Nasia questioned how that was possible when her mother was still hospitalized.
Additionally, Nasia claimed that the situation has taken a toll on her family’s finances. Her father has been spending much of his time at the hospital, leaving him with fewer hours to work. With Nasia and another sister still in college and two younger siblings at home, the family has been struggling to pay their bills.
“This well known institution thinks that it’s okay to sweep everything they’ve been doing under the rug and essentially silence me and my family,” Nasia said. “I’m tired of it so that’s why I’m bringing it to the internet to not only raise funds for my mother… but also expose the negligence of this company and expose how they’ve been playing with me and my family.”
The family has started a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover Natalie’s medical care and rehabilitation, household bills, medication, and transportation costs for hospital visits.
Viewers Demand Medical Care for Maryland Mom
Many people who watched Nasia’s video sided with her family and criticized the institution over the allegations.
“This is so wrong. Shame on the institution,” a TikTok user commented. Another wrote, “They need to get her treated !! ASAP.” A third commented, “This is horrible. I’m so sorry your family is going through this.”
“Praying for justice for you & your family. Your mother does not deserve this at all WOW !” a fourth person added.
The family’s allegations against the institution and its insurance arrangements have not been independently verified. Meanwhile, the family’s fundraising efforts have received support from people willing to help. At the time of writing, the GoFundMe campaign had raised over $2,000.
