Two Americans arrested for breaking into Punch the baby macaque's enclosure
Published date: Tue, 19 May 2026 12:47:31 +0700Two American tourists were arrested for allegedly breaking into baby macaque Punch's enclosure at a zoo in Japan.
Reid Dayson, 22, wore a cryptocurrency-themed outfit before allegedly climbing the 5ft safety barrier to infiltrate the 'Monkey Mountain' exhibit - home to the famous macaque - on Sunday.
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Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
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17/05/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP178951 |
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Duration: 01:12 |
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Rating: News safe |
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