American tourists arrested in Japan after alleged break-in at viral monkey Punch’s enclosure
Two American tourists were arrested in Japan for allegedly breaking into the enclosure of a viral monkey named Punch. The suspects, a 24-year-old college student and a 27-year-old singer, reportedly entered the enclosure while dressed in an emoji costume. Authorities confirmed that no animals were harmed during the incident, and the suspects face charges of forcible obstruction of business.
- ▪The suspects were arrested after one allegedly entered Punch's enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo.
- ▪Videos showed a person in an emoji costume climbing over a barrier and startling the monkeys.
- ▪Neither suspect made physical contact with the monkeys, and zoo staff intervened quickly.
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Travel American tourists arrested in Japan after alleged break-in at viral monkey Punch’s enclosure A 24-year-old college student and 27-year-old singer were arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business By Sophia Compton Fox News Published May 19, 2026 12:21am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Punch the monkey makes new friends after bullying video goes viral This video shows Punch, a young macaque in Japan who has gone viral, seeking physical contact not from his stuffed toy, but from another monkey, eventually climbing onto its back for a vital social behavior for young macaques known as the "piggyback ride." Punch gained fame after his birth last year and his abandonment by his mother.
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