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Man Trespasses in Adorable Hippo's Enclosure
18 Mar
Summary
- A man was arrested for trespassing into a pygmy hippo enclosure.
- The hippo, Moo Deng, is a social media sensation known for her cuteness.
- The incident occurred at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.
A man was arrested at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo for trespassing into the enclosure of Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo famous on social media. The incident happened on Tuesday evening when the man entered the habitat while no visitors or keepers were present. Security footage captured the man approaching Moo Deng and her mother, Jona, before zoo staff noticed and alerted the police.
While the suspect was initially charged with trespassing and has since been released on bail, the zoo intends to pursue further legal action. Moo Deng and Jona were reported safe, though slightly startled by the encounter. Zoo officials stated that the animals would be monitored by a veterinarian and emphasized the importance of visitors adhering to zoo rules for the safety of both people and animals. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located near Bangkok, is home to over 2,000 animals.
