Two Americans Arrested in Japan After Entering Viral Monkey Punch's Enclosure
Two American men were arrested in Ichikawa, near Tokyo, after one climbed into the enclosure of Punch, the baby macaque whose viral fame drew crowds at Ichikawa City Zoo, while the other allegedly filmed. Zoo staff quickly detained them; authorities said access to Punch’s enclosure will be tightened with intrusion nets and more patrols, and video recording may be restricted. The incident comes as Punch’s online popularity boosted zoo attendance. The suspects face charges of forcible obstruction of business, which they deny; officials noted no abnormal animal behavior following the incident.