2 suspects identified in stunt at enclosure of viral monkey Punch
Summary
Two men were arrested after one of them entered the monkey enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, causing a disturbance. The baby monkey named Punch, who became popular online, was not harmed, and the zoo is increasing security measures.Key Facts
- The incident happened on May 17 at Ichikawa City Zoo, near Tokyo.
- One man went inside the enclosure dressed in a costume, and another filmed from outside.
- The two suspects are a 24-year-old student and a 27-year-old singer.
- Both men are accused of obstructing zoo business but have not confessed.
- Punch is a 7-month-old Japanese macaque who became well-known after videos showed him bonding with a stuffed orangutan toy.
- The zoo had around 600 visitors during the incident and stayed open afterward.
- The zoo is adding security patrols, intrusion prevention nets, and restricting viewing areas to protect the animals.
- Zoo officials emphasized the animals’ safety and said they will take strict action against rule violations.
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