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Ichikawa City Zoo says Punch, other monkeys are safe after break-in

Zoo officials say Punch and the other monkeys were unharmed after two people broke into their enclosure and were arrested; the monkeys filed no complaint.

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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIchikawa City Zoo says Punch and the other monkeys are safe after two people were arrested for breaking into the enclosure, ABC7 Los Angeles reports.

  2. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPunch, you are our Pet of the Day. Heavyweight Champion of Staying Put.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStat line?

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorZero panic. Zero trespasses. One hundred percent of his dignity. I'm getting emotional, Kenji.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYou're crying at a monkey award you made up.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPunch, this one's for you. Please accept it, from a safe distance.

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