2 Americans arrested over stunt at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo in Japan
Summary
Two American men were arrested in Japan after one climbed into a monkey enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo, where a baby monkey named Punch has become famous online. The men were quickly caught and face charges of obstructing zoo business, which they deny.Key Facts
- The incident happened at Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo.
- Reid Jahnai Dayson, 24, climbed over a fence into the monkey area.
- Neal Jabahri Duan, 27, filmed Dayson during the stunt.
- The men were wearing costumes that scared the monkeys but did not get close to them.
- They were arrested and did not have ID with them; they initially gave false names.
- They are charged with forcible obstruction of business.
- Punch, the baby macaque, became an internet sensation after photos of him with a plush toy were shared.
- The zoo has seen many more visitors due to Punch’s popularity.
- Japan has seen other incidents with foreign visitors breaking rules, leading to arrests.
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