2 tourists arrested for trespassing into Punch the monkey’s enclosure in Japan

Two US nationals have been arrested after one of them allegedly jumped into the enclosure of internet-famous monkey Punch in Japan, police said on Monday (May 18). Both men, aged 24 and 27, have denied the allegations. Authorities added that no monkeys were injured during the incident.

The zoo said it is considering a full ban on filming around the enclosure, and has suspended filming requests from YouTubers and others following the incident. #japannews #japan #usanews #usa #punchthemonkey

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