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Japan arrests US nationals after one entered enclosure at viral baby monkey Punch's zoo

Euronews · May 18, 2026, 7:44 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The baby monkey became an internet star this year after the zoo posted photos of Punch clutching an IKEA plush orangutan for comfort after being rejected by his mother.

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BBC News Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famed monkey Punch ARY News Viral ‘Punch’ monkey incident: Two Americans arrested at Japanese zoo

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