Two men arrested over stunt at Punch the monkey's enclosure
Two men have been arrested in Japan for a stunt involving a monkey enclosure. One man entered the enclosure while the other filmed the act, prompting a police response. The zoo has assured the public that it will prioritize the safety and health of the animals following the incident.
- ▪The two men were arrested at Ichikawa City Zoo after one scaled the enclosure fence.
- ▪The monkey, named Punch, gained fame for its bond with a stuffed orangutan after being abandoned by its mother.
- ▪The zoo has filed a police report and is taking measures to ensure animal safety.
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Two men arrested over stunt that saw one man break into the enclosure of Punch the monkeyTopic:AnimalsTue 19 May 2026 at 3:27amTue 19 May 2026 at 3:27amTue 19 May 2026 at 3:27amBaby Japanese macaque Punch, left, went viral earlier this year for his obsession with a stuffed orangutan. (Reuters: Kim Kyung-Hoon)In short:Two men have been arrested in Japan over a stunt that saw a man enter the zoo enclosure of Punch.The baby macaque become a global internet sensation earlier this year after it adopted a soft toy orangutan for company after being abandoned by its mother.What's next?The zoo says it's taking appropriate measures to address the health and safety of the animals.abc.net.au/news/two-men-arrested-over-punch-the-monkey-stunt/106695030Link copiedShareShare articleTwo American men have…
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