American tourists busted after invading Punch the Monkey’s enclosure
Two American tourists were arrested for entering the enclosure of Punch the Monkey, a baby macaque at a zoo in Japan. The incident caused panic among the animals and disrupted zoo operations, leading to closures and canceled events. Punch the Monkey gained fame after forming a bond with a stuffed orangutan toy following his abandonment at birth.
- ▪Two American tourists were arrested for entering a monkey enclosure in Japan.
- ▪One man climbed over a safety barrier while his companion filmed the incident.
- ▪The intrusion caused panic among the animals and disrupted zoo operations.
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Recommended American tourists busted after invading Punch the Monkey’s enclosure Trump delights in savage new nickname for Democrats while revealing who inspired it Next Previous American tourists busted after invading Punch the Monkey’s enclosure May 18, 2026 | 2:15pm Two American tourists were arrested after allegedly entering the enclosure of Punch the Monkey, a viral baby macaque at a zoo in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture. Authorities say one of the men climbed over a 5-foot safety barrier and approached the macaques while his companion recorded the stunt, causing the animals to panic and retreat through the exhibit.
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