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Two Americans Arrested in Japan After Entering Baby Monkey Enclosure
Two U.S. citizens were taken into custody after one climbed into a macaque enclosure at a Japanese facility while the other recorded the act. The animal involved is a nine-month-old macaque named Punch that had previously gained online attention.
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Two Americans were arrested in Japan after one man entered an enclosure housing a baby macaque while the other filmed the incident. The macaque, named Punch, is nine months old and had previously drawn public attention after being observed with a stuffed toy. One individual climbed into the enclosure dressed in a manner referencing a meme coin emoji, while the second person recorded the action.
Japanese authorities detained both men following the event.
No injuries to the animal or the individuals were reported in connection with the arrest. The facility where the incident occurred houses the macaque that had been the subject of online videos prior to the event.
The two Americans remain in custody as Japanese officials continue their investigation. Further details regarding charges or court proceedings have not been released.
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