Event Brief
Japan arrests Americans after zoo monkey stunt
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: Japan arrested Americans over a stunt at a zoo that caused baby monkeys to scatter.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: Arrested Americans after a person scaled a zoo fence in a costume, prompting baby monkeys to scatter.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: The arrests followed a stunt at a zoo that involved scaling the fence in a costume and frightened the baby monkeys.
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