The two Americans arrested in Japan over the “baby Punch monkey” incident were identified as:
- Reid Jahnai Dayson, 24
- Neal Jabahri Duan, 27
Authorities say one of them climbed into the enclosure of Punch — the viral baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo — while the other filmed the stunt. They were arrested on suspicion of “forcible obstruction of business.” (CBS News)
The incident blew up online because Punch had already become internet-famous after photos showed the baby monkey clinging to a stuffed orangutan toy after being rejected by his mother. (thetimes.com)




